SETTLER SEEDS: Herbs - Basil

Basil, Sweet Genova

If you are growing tomatoes you'd better plant a basil or two for an award winning bruschetta and pesto combination. Get that quintessential Italian taste with this easy to grow herb. All the benefits minus the international airfares.

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Nutritional benefits:

Source of antioxidants, vitamin K, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber.

Potential health benefits:

- Boosts immunity due to potent antimicrobial activity by inhibiting bacterial growth

- Inhibits cancer due to antioxidants from vitamins and phytochemical

- Supports digestion due to anti-inflammatory action in the digestive tract

- Helps balance acid within the body and restores the body's ideal pH level