The society called Basil the “Royal herb” because of the list of its useful properties.
Basil has a pleasant scent that is appetizing, but the taste is able to refresh, so its leaves are often added to the “heavy” dishes such as baked meat or oily fish. Also, Basil is the main component of light salads, not overloading the stomach.
It turns out that Basil is not only tasty greens, will complement any meal as a festive and casual, but also healing. This is why Basil called “Royal” because its health benefits are priceless.
With what illnesses will help to cope Basil:
1. Weakened immune system in a matter of days, regain his strength if the diet will be Basil.
2. Cold faster heal, because Basil is a natural antiviral agent that kills microbes. So, in Alliance with the drugs Basil will give a chance to recover for a few days.
3. To bring down a high temperature may a decoction of Basil, which are excreted from the body toxic substances.
4. The disease is accompanied by a terrible cough. Basil can relieve the inflammation and to facilitate the exit of phlegm from the lungs, so after 2-3 days of eating this green cough will not be as productive.
5. Hypertension. Basil positively reduces blood pressure. The substances contained in it, actively cleanse the blood vessels from toxins and excess cholesterol than help normalize blood pressure.
6. Problems with the teeth. “Royal grass” beneficial effect on the condition of the gums and teeth. When chewing Basil leaves in the mouth are destroyed harmful bacteria that destroy tooth enamel and contribute to the appearance of unpleasant mouth odor. Therefore, we can assume that Basil is the cure for tooth decay and breath. Also, with this greens, you can remove the effect of the pain, as it has sedative properties.
7. Open wounds and bruises. It turns out that Basil can not only eat, but also be applied on the affected skin as psyllium. The leaves of this plant have a healing action on the skin.
8. Basil, or rather its juice or essential oil, will save you from insect bites. Should be applied to the skin few drops of Basil juice or oil before going out on the street and no mosquito to you not close.
9. Premature aging of the body can be prevented by regularly adding Basil to dishes that you eat. This herb is defined as a natural antioxidant, is responsible for the rejuvenation of the cells and tissues of the body.
