Abstract

INFUSION OF BASIL, GINGER AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTH

Marcel Kouechi*, Comlan Achille Dedjiho, Christophe Boni Chabi, Mondukpè Charlène D. Pénielle Zougnon Agossou, and Bienvenu Glinma

Abstract

The infusion of (Occimum basilicum) and (Zingiber officinale) is of nutritional importance and has very beneficial effects on human health. The objective of this study is to prepare an infusion based on African basil (Occimum basilicum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) and finally explore their impact on human health. The phytochemical analysis of basil powder, ginger and their mixture carried out in the proportions 50% and 50%, based on the characteristic coloring and precipitation tests in order to highlight the major chemical groups. At the end of this study, it appears that the Infusion contains polyphenols, catechin tannin, flavonoids and alkaloids.

Keywords: Prepare, infusion (basil and ginger), impact, health.