Also known as basil, basil leaves, or tia to, basil is a type of herb with many benefits for health. Basil water is flavorful, easy to drink, and has the ability to reduce fever and prevent colds, so it is loved by many people. In addition, if you know how to combine basil leaves with other ingredients, it will enhance the effectiveness of healing, good for your health.
Let’s find out the suitable ingredients to add to basil water to increase its benefits!
1 Suitable ingredients to add to basil water
Lemon
Basil water combined with lemon will enhance the flavor of the drink, stimulate taste, and make it more delicious when enjoyed. Besides, lemons contain a lot of vitamin C, which helps stimulate collagen production and rejuvenates women’s skin.
Basil water and lemon
Honey
When you add a few drops of honey to basil water, it not only makes it more fragrant and less bitter for easy drinking, but also provides extra energy, moisturizes the throat, and effectively reduces discomfort in the throat.
Basil water and honey
Ginger
You can add a few thin slices or grated ginger to basil water. This will make basil water have a mild warm spicy taste, help warm the body, and have a calming and better sleep effect.
Basil water and ginger
Peppermint leaves
Peppermint leaves have a fresh and cool flavor, when added to basil water, it will create a gentle and mild fragrance. Besides, peppermint leaves have the effect of reducing fevers and cooling the body, as well as soothing digestive discomfort.
Basil water and peppermint leaves
Apple cider vinegar
The combination of apple cider vinegar and basil leaves brings healthy and brighter skin.
Apple cider vinegar contains many components that balance the natural pH of human skin and help improve the skin’s protective barrier against harmful agents. Basil leaves contain 2 components, chlorogenic acid and rosmarinic acid, which helps reduce complications of diabetes.
Basil water and apple cider vinegar
2 Notes when using basil water
When using basil water, you should note the following:
- Do not overdo it, only drink 3-4 glasses per day and divide it into small sips. Drinking too much can cause bloating and indigestion.
- Pregnant women should not drink basil water.
- People with allergies should be careful to avoid dangerous complications.
Notes when using basil water
Above is some information about the suitable ingredients to add to basil water to increase its benefits. Hopefully, through the above information, you will know how to use basil water for your health!
Source: Vietnamese Women Newspaper
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