You can use African blue basil in countless ways, from salads to pesto or Mediterranean dishes. Try drinking it as tea after a meal to reduce bloating and digestion issues.
African blue basil has many medicinal uses, including:
Treating infections
African blue basil can treat ear infections, tooth decay, sore eyes, fever, convulsions, coughs, measles, and tuberculosis.
Treating other conditions
African blue basil can treat parasites, bacterial infections, colds, headaches, and gastrointestinal problems.
Anti-inflammatory
African blue basil contains essential oils and compounds that contribute anti-inflammatory properties.
Immune system
African blue basil leaves contain vitamins A and C, antioxidants that boost the immune system.
Wound healing
African blue basil leaves contain vitamin K, which promotes faster wound healing.
Protein digestion
African blue basil leaves contain manganese, which assists with protein digestion.
African blue basil can also be used as a flavoring in cooking or as an insect repellant. The leaves and stems can be chopped up and used to repel fire ants.
African blue basil is a non-stop bloomer that attracts bees and other pollinators. Its flowering period extends from May to October.
