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Basil herb contains a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, which helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
1 If you live in a hot area, use mulch around the basil plants (the mulch will help keep the soil moist). 2  Make sure to pick the leaves regularly to encourage growth throughout the summer.  After 6 weeks, pinch off the center shoot to prevent early flowering. If flowers do grow, just cut them off.