Basil

BASIL 
Basil is a herb used in cuisines globally that comes from the mint family and has wide varieties, including sweet basil, Thai basil, and purple basil. The plant has alternating leaves with dark seeds and pointed flowers and provides culinary needs. Basil is known as Ocicum basilicum scientifically. 

Areas Grown in Kenya
Basil in Kenya grows well in Meru and Nakuru as they meet the wet and hot patterns of growing basil as it requires plenty of water and direct sunlight for eight hours daily. Basil grows well in drained soils that contain rich nutrients. The plant can be grown indoors in greenhouses.
Most of the varieties grown are sweet basil which is ideal for cooking and most preferred. The organic Camphor basil is used to manufacture insecticides, and the African Blue Basil is a perennial type. Most of the basil grown locally is consumed in Europe after exportation, as a small fraction is used in Kenya.
Our products are from certified seeds grown naturally and then transplanted outside to soil temperatures of 10° Celsius. Basil matures in around forty-two days, and the plant grows to six inches.

Health Benefits
Basil has nutritional value as it gives zest to salads, tomatoes, zucchini, soups, meat seasons, and sauces. Basil complements other spices and herbs, including paprika, Oregano, garlic, rosemary, marjoram, and sage.
Using basil in your diet can help regulate high blood sugar levels, thus ideal for people with diabetes. Basil is great at treating the long-term effects of high blood sugar.
Basil contains essentials oil that lower triglycerides and cholesterol. Basil has eugenol that can block calcium and help in reducing blood pressure. It also has magnesium responsible for improving blood flow by allowing blood vessels and muscles to relax.
Basil uses its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties to prevent acne. It acts as a pore cleanser and contains natural oils that help remove surplus impurities and oil. Basil soothes and calms the skin, pain, and swelling associated with acne. We sell quality basil that can help in reducing inflammation and combat infection. It also acts as an anti-aging using its antioxidants that help improve skin hydration, roughness, and wrinkling of the skin.
The Camphene component is basil contribute to the herb acting as a toner and may help remove blackheads and whitehead. The detoxifying properties of basil help protect the skin from UV rays, pollution, and skin infections.
Basil enhances cognitive function by boosting brain nutrients like flavonoids and magnesium that help improve learning and memory, while flavonoids are linked to high scores on a cognitive test.
Basil herb is considered an anti-stress agent that helps manage stress levels by regulating the cortisol level known as stress hormones. The lower the cortisol level, the more emotional stress and anxiety reduction.
Basil Herb helps fight eye disorders such as conjunctivitis through the soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that protect the eye from environmental damage. Basil prevents the eye from ailments like macular degeneration and glaucoma. It can also play an essential role in treating vision issues and cataracts.

Produce Details

Name: Basil

Type: Herbs

Country of origin: Kenya

Price: USD 4.5 per Kg (FOB)

Min Order: 300 Kg

Payment Terms: LC /Prepayment

Qty Available: 250-500 Kgs per Week