Important Uses and Benefits of Basil Leaves
One of the commonly used herbal plants is basil or holy basil. Some experts
say that one basil leaf should be chewed every day. It has been
used for hundreds of years as a medicinal plant for many diseases. One can plant basil in one’s house where light
and air circulate. Tulsi is used in many ways such as tea, powder, fresh leaf and
mixed with different oil.
Let us know about some important uses and benefits of basil leaves.
Respiratory problems
Basil leaves work like magic in cold. Basil leaves are
commonly used for every kind of throat problems.
Cardiac disease
Basil leaves are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
These ingredients are
very helpful in keeping the heart free from various problems. Basil leaves help the
heart to function properly and keep well.
Stress
The vitamin C and antioxidants in basil help reduce stress. These ingredients calm the nerves. In addition, basil
juice is very effective in calming the nerves and controlling the blood
pressure of the body.
Headache
Basil leaves are very useful in reducing headaches and body aches. The special ingredients
of basil leave help prevent muscle spasms.
Prevent aging
Basil leaves contains vitamin C, phytonutrients and essential oils which are
excellent antioxidants to reduce the effects of aging. Some people use basil
as a tonic to retain youth forever.
Insect bites
Prophylactic elements of basil leaves help to relieve insect bites. In case
of pain and inflammation of insect bites , apply basil juice on the affected
area to get some relief.
Skin problems
Basil leaves are beneficial for the skin problems. For your skin beauty
apply basil leaf juice all over the face.
In case of burnt skin, mix basil leaves with coconut oil and apply on
the spot- there will be no spot.
Plant basil (Tulsi)
in your house and keep yourself happy and healthy.
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