Hello friends, today we are with new point that is Basil plant (Tulsi).
If you are finding the benefits of basil, uses of basil
and side effects of basil then you are in right place.
We have covered the following points
What is basil plant ?
Benefits of basil leaves,
Uses of basil’s,
Side effects of basil plant, etc.
What is basil plant (Ocimum basilicum) ?
Basil is a small shrub
that grows for its leaves. You may be wondering what is in its leaves.
Basil (tulsi) leaves are green, purple, chocolate to
reddish in color. Basil leaves have a thin smooth fibrous layer.
There are many types of basil’s, and they have a
distinctive odor due to their essential oil.
Basil grows good in outdoor areas. It requires hot condition for good growth, but in cold condition it cannot survive.
The flowers are grown at the tip of basil shoot or other
branches. The flowers are white in colour.
The plant grows 30-130 cm tall and basil leaf are 3-10cm
long. There is great importance to the basil plant in indian culture.
Basil’s plant propagated sexually by the basil seeds.
The liquid extract is used in pharmaceutical industry due to its
chemical ingredients with therapeutic effects.
The basil pesto is made from the fresh basil leaves.
Benefits of basil
Anti-inflammatory
Basil contains eugenol in leaves which has
anti-inflammatory property.
Good
For Digestion
Basil
fortifies the digestive and nervous system and can be helpful for headaches and
insomnia
Fight
against free radical
The
basil contains a range of natural antioxidants, which can help protect body
tissues against free radical damage. Anti-oxidant inactivates the free
radicles and save us from damage.
Skin Benefits
The strong anti-inflammatory
and antimicrobial properties of basil’s may also prevent formation of
acne on face.
Fights
Depression
Basil
contains essential oil which may help manage depression and anxiety. The scientist
says that basil is can stimulate neurotransmitters that regulate the hormones
responsible changing the mood and energy.
Diabetes
Management
Intake the basil leave by mouth may results slow
release of sugar in the blood, which is important for diabetes patient.
Detoxification
of the Body
Basil has strong detoxifying properties. Liver is a very important
organ of our body as it plays an important role in metabolism. Basil detoxifies
the liver and increases the metabolic rate.
Uses of basil
Basil leaf is used in the
production of the sauce [Pesto]
It is also used in spices. The smell
of basil can improve attention, mental alertness, and mental focus in some
people.
Basil[tulsi] have great importance in ayurveda.
Cosmetic industries : Basil contains the essential oils which can clears the acne and anti-inflammatory property can reduce the inflammation.
flavor
gargle
Head colds.
Loss of appetite.
intestinal gas.
Stomach spasms.
Kidney disorders.
blood circulation.
Worms.
insect bites.
Repel mosquitos and ticks
Anti-bacterial in tooth decay
Improve fasting blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides
DDrawbacks of basil
Allergic
condition : some peoples can have allergic condition
with pesto.
Low blood pressure: Basil
helps to lower the blood pressure, but if taken in low blood pressure condition
it can cause dangerous.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding : Basil contains estragol, if it is taken in more quantity during pregnancy can cause liver cancer.
Bleeding disorders :
Basil oils and extracts may slow down the blood clotting process, hence basil
products should be avoided after surgery or bleeding conditions. If proper care
is not taken then person can suffer from emergency health condition.
Low blood pressure: Basil
helps to lower the blood pressure, but if taken in low blood pressure condition
it can cause dangerous.
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