Basil: Phytotherapy And Uses
Basil as it is commonly called, is an herbaceous plant that grows in tropical climate with a height of 30-60 cm, leaves are bright green on the outside and gray-green surface on the inner surface.
In the Middle Ages the Chinese saw it as a bridge to communicate with the beyond, to the Egyptians was a solar plant and in Hindu culture is widely used in medicine, especially in Ayurvedic medicine.
It is used for respiratory problems such as bronchitis, coughs, colds, asthma, flu and emphysema, in addition to its high estragole content. Is believed to be a potent carcinogen and genotoxic , but it is also used as an antidote for insects bite.
Also, it brings balance and inner emotions clarity. It is a wonderful reminder of the positive thinking power invading a great sense of security in expansion.
Extraction:
Essential oil is obtained from flowering plant by steam distillation.
Basil essential oil benefits
Scent: spicy.
Effect: antidepressant, antiseptic , expectorant, nervine , stimulant
stomach . Its aroma soothes mental fatigue, anxiety and depression .
The sacred holy basil has many beneficial properties such as :
* Adaptogenic -anti - stress
* Antibacterial
* Anti -fungal
* Antirust
* Anti- inflammatory.
These properties themselves may account for many potential benefits, including increased sense of wellbeing, increase immune function, and disease prevention.
The known benefits of holy basil are:
* Memory booster
* Fever reducer
* Soothing Cough
* Relief of sore throat
* Soothing bites , cuts and scrapes
* Headache treatment
* Increases renal function
* Balances the emotional health
* Eliminates acne
* Possible regulation of blood sugar.
Natural Anti-inflammatory
Was recently shown that Basil reduces swelling and inflammation in arthritis patients by about 73 percent, which is on par with drugs commonly used for arthritis.
The researcher who presented the results at the conference of British Pharmacology said that they will begin studying basil properties to determine the active compounds that could be made into drugs. This is in contrast to only encourage people to eat more organic fresh basil.
Many people however see the logic in simply consuming more basil on a regular basis,while giving up the toxic drugs.
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