People have been using basil since ancient times, and it is often reffered to as the king of all herbs, due to its amazing health benefits. The reason why basil is so popular is because it acts as a natural antibiotic and provides great phytonutrients.
Some cultures even call it the “holy herb”. Basil likes warm, tropical climets to grow. According to experts, there are over 60 varieties of basil, and these are separated into three main types: sweet, purple and bushy.
In order to grow your own basil, you just need to clip the budding heads once you notice them grow, and also at the base of the leaf near the bottom of the stem. In this way you will keep your plant full, and you will see how new stems will grow again.
As we previously mentioned, basil is one of the healthiest herbs known to mankind, so if you want to get its benefits, you should use it fresh. Basil offers an impressive amount of essential nutrients, including vitamin K, known for its role in blood clotting.
If you didn’t know, only 2 tablespoons of basil offer about 29% of the recommended daily intake. Moreover, basil is also abundant in vitamin A. The best part about basil is that can protect body structures against damages induced by free radicals due to its powerful antioxidants. As a result, it will prevent blood cholesterol from oxidization, thus protects against stroke, sudden heart attack and atherosclerosis.
Basil is also a rich source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, calcium and iron. It can provide strong antibacterial properties and contains flavonoids known for their ability to protect DNA structures.
Health benefits:
- Mighty antioxidants
- Protects against the effects of dangerous cancer-causing chemicals.
- Natural antibiotic
- A recent study showed that basil is one of the greatest natural antibiotics, which is a result of its anti-microbial content. When combined with raw garlic it makes the most powerful natural antibiotic on Earth.
- Cleaner blood vessels
- Basil cleanses arteries from bad LDL cholesterol.
- Other health benefits
People use basil for numerous health issues such as: constipation, diarrhea, kidnye issues, headaches, warts, cough and parasites. Hopefully, garlic will find great application in your home treatments.
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