Basil

Basil was a very popular spice even in the time of the ancient Romans. Fresh or dried leaves are used in cooking. Basil calms, stimulates the flow and accelerates digestion. Basil contains up to 1 percent essential oil, cineole, methyl cavicol, linalool, pineol, thymol, tannins, glycosides and bitter substances, saponins, camphor.

Basil is good for people suffering from various stomach and digestive problems. It prevents flatulence, so we add it to dishes containing legumes. Basil helps in the digestion of food and stimulates the functioning of the stomach. This spice also strengthens running, stimulates peristalsis and bowel emptying, prevents intestinal spasms and has a positive effect on the balance of the intestinal microflora.