Basil (Ocimum basilicum) contains carbohydrate, protein, dietary fiber, choline, lutein, cryptoxanthin, zea-xanthin, flavonoids, anthoxyanins, beta-carotene, (E)-beta-caryophyllene, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc.It is very low in calorie.Basil does not have cholesterol.
Basil has many polyphenolic flavonoids such as orientin and vicenin to act as antioxidant.Basil leaf is composed of the essential oil like eugenol, citronellol, linalool, citral, limonene, and terpineol to act as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.It can be detoxifier.Basil has anti-fertility effect on both men and women.They should not consume basil excessively.Women in pregnancy are not recommended to consume it.
The word Basil derives from the Greek word "basileus," which means king.It grows best under warm and tropical climate.The leaves and seeds of basil can be used for medicinal need.
Basil has other names :
- Anise basil
- White basil
- Sweet basil
- Holy basil
- French basil
- Lemon basil
- African blue basil
The Benefits of Basil
- Regulates blood sugar in diabetics
- Prevents flu
- Heals wound
- Treats arthritis
- Treats inflammatory bowel disease
- Prevents the harmful effects of ageing
- Treats cough
- Treats sore throat
- Protects against lung cancer
- Protects against oral cavity cancer
- Protects scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS).
- Treats osteoarthritis
- Treats mild fever
- Heals ulcers
- Treats sting and bite by an insect
- Relieves vomiting
- Relieves nausea
- Prevents stress
- Develops the sharp mind
- Purifies the blood
- Promotes energy and endurance
- Protects the liver
- Lowers blood pressure
- Alleviates allergic rhinitis symptom like seasonal hay fever
- Treats bronchitis
- Cures eczema
- Strengthens the immune system
- Protects healthy cells from radiation and chemotherapy treatments
- Treats bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
- Treats asthma
- Relieves congestion
- Reduces cholesterol levels
- Prevents heart disease
- Reduces the risk of atherosclerosis
- Speeds up the recovery from infectious fevers like malaria and dengue
- Regulates blood flow in the body
- Prevents bad breath and acts as a mouth freshner
- Treats pyorrhea
- Reduces itchiness of the scalp
- Reduces hairfall
- Heals skin
- Relieves migraine
- Loses weight
- Stops the progression of breast cancer
- Relieves the pain caused by measless, and smallfox
- Relieves inflammation
- Acts as remedy for epilepsy and other nervous system disorders
- Breaks down kidney stones
- Treats fatigue chronic syndrome
- Removes catarrhal matter and phlegm from the brochial tube.
According to Research conducted at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology states that Basil herb contains high quantities of (E)-beta-caryophylene (BCP), which may be useful in treating arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.
According to Research presented at The British Pharmacheutical Conference in Manchester states that Basil has properties that can prevent the harmful effects of aging.Basil extract is effective at killing off harmful molecules and preventing damage caused by some free radicals in the liver, brain, and heart.
A Study presented at The Royal Pharmacheutical Society's Annual Event revealed that Extracts of Basil were shown to reduce swelling by up 73 percent in twenty four hours after treatment.
A Study published in the Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research showed that Ethanol extract of Basil (Ocimum basilicum) had more antioxidant activity than standard antioxidant.
The Study by Researchers at Purdue University revealed that basil contained a wide range of essential oils rich in phenolic compounds and a wide array of other natural products including polyphenols such as flavonoids and anthoxyanins.
According to Studies states that Basil can help in maintaining the normal levels of cortisol hormone in the body, which is known as the stress hormone.The high level of cortisol can cause stressed and anxious.
According to A Study done at Punjabi University in India states that Basil has the same effect on convulsions and seizures as that of phenytoin (anti-epileptic medicine).
According to David Winston and Steven, Maimes, Adaptogens states that Basil is combined with other cerebral stimulants such rosemary, bacopa, ginkgo to help people with menopausal cloudy thinking, poor memory, attention dificit disorder (ADD), and attention dificit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to speed up recovery from head trauma.
According to Christophe Bernard, Herbalist said that Holy Basil was used for reconnecting with the enteric nervous system.
According to David Winston and Steven, Maimes, Adaptogens states that Basil is combined with other cerebral stimulants such rosemary, bacopa, ginkgo to help people with menopausal cloudy thinking, poor memory, attention dificit disorder (ADD), and attention dificit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to speed up recovery from head trauma.
According to Christophe Bernard, Herbalist said that Holy Basil was used for reconnecting with the enteric nervous system.
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