About Basil, Mint & Ginger Tea Recipe:

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GINGER is a good source of Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese and Vitamin E and B6. It also contains Fibre, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Selenium.
In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.

BASIL is an excellent source of Vitamin K and a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Fibre.
It also contains Vitamin E, Phosphorus and Zinc.
The unique array of active constituents called flavonoids found in basil provide protection at the cellular level. These flavonoids protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage.
In addition, basil has been shown to provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth. These antibacterial properties of basil are not associated with its unique flavonoids, but instead with its volatile oils. Lab studies shown that essential oil of basil (obtained from its leaves) has demonstrated the ability to inhibit several species of pathogenic bacteria that have become resistant to commonly used antibiotic drugs.

MINT is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B9, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Fiber. It also contains Protein, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Zinc.
Mint has long been used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including indigestion, dyspepsia, and colonic muscle spasms. The healing properties of mint are related to its smooth muscle relaxing ability. Once the smooth muscles surrounding the intestine are relaxed, there is less chance of spasm and the indigestion that can accompany it.

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