Basil Leaf - California Sweet Cut

• Blood sugar regulation. Some studies suggest that adding basil to your diet may help reduce high blood sugar levels and help lessen the long-term effects of high blood sugar.
• Heart disease prevention. ...
• Reduced inflammation. ...
• Protection against infections.
• vitamin C
• vitamin A
• magnesium
• vitamin K
• manganese

Spiritual Benefits

Metaphysically basil is a sacred plant. Basilicum is derived from Greek to mean “Royal” or “King” and due to its elevated and potent healing uses it's a deserved name. Basil brings balance between your body, mind, and spirit. Its scent warms your soul and can bring spiritual clarity.

Traditions & Symbolism

It's been regarded as a symbol of chastity, a safeguard in the passage of life, a declaration of love, a protection from evil, a token to ward off the devil, and it often grows in the presence of either great heroism or great hate.