{"id":51483,"date":"2026-05-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/?p=51483"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:51:06","slug":"chym-korysnyi-i-iak-vykorystovuvaty-bazylik-vid-craftoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/oils-en\/chym-korysnyi-i-iak-vykorystovuvaty-bazylik-vid-craftoil\/","title":{"rendered":"Basil: health benefits of fresh and dried basil | Uses, nutrition, and recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Basil is one of the most well-known and widely used herbs, traditionally applied in cooking, home cosmetology, and alternative medicine. There are more than 40 varieties of this plant, but in temperate climates the most commonly grown is the Yerevan basil. It is undemanding in terms of temperature, humidity, and soil composition, grows quickly, and its young shoots and leaves have a rich, spicy, slightly pungent flavor and aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second most popular variety is called Reyhan basil. Its leaves feature a distinctive bright purple color and a denser, slightly coarser texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, the word \u00abbasil\u00bb originates from Greek and translates as \u00abroyal\u00bb. In Ancient Greece, it was believed that only a ruler holding a golden sickle could harvest this herb.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basil nutrition facts and health benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Basil can be consumed both fresh and dried. It contains a wide range of nutrients involved in essential metabolic processes and necessary for maintaining overall body tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 100 grams of fresh basil (or about 30 grams of dried basil leaves and stems), you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Vitamins: C, K, A, B6, B9, P (rutin);<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Minerals: iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, sodium, calcium;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fiber (approximately 1.6 g);<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Essential oils and bitter compounds;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Regular consumption of basil may help to support faster recovery from flu, colds, and upper respiratory tract infections, provide antiseptic and antibacterial effects due to its essential oils and offer mild vasoconstrictive properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In Italy, basil is also considered a natural aphrodisiac, believed to enhance libido and fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Both Reyhan and Yerevan basil varieties are particularly rich in active vitamin A, which promotes regeneration of epithelial tissue damaged by respiratory diseases, supports skin cell growth and differentiation and helps maintain skin smoothness and elasticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The bitter compounds in basil positively affect the digestive system by stimulating gastric juice production and supporting bile thinning and flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recent medical studies have also confirmed basil\u2019s potential benefits in helping regulate blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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