Reduce stress, anxiety and inflammation with the benefits of basil

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By Dena Schmidt, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) Most people think of basil as that robust, delicious flavor found in Italian and Thai cooking, but did you know basil can reduce inflammation, stress and anxiety levels, too? Those are just the start of the health benefits of basil.

There are a number of different basil varieties grown around the world with flavors that range from pungent to sweet. Basil is rich in the vitamins A, K and C as well as vegetarian iron, magnesium, beta-carotene, calcium and potassium.

Best of all, nutritionally speaking, its high antioxidant content helps to protect cells against DNA damage. It also has …read more

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