BASIL LEAVES

BASIL LEAVES

BASIL HERB (OCIMUM BASILICUM), FRESH LEAVES, NUTRITIVE VALUE PER 100 G. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
PRINCIPLE	NUTRIENT VALUE	PERCENTAGE OF RDA
ENERGY	23 KCAL	1%
CARBOHYDRATES	2.65 G	2%
PROTEIN	3.15 G	6%
TOTAL FAT	0.64 G	2%
CHOLESTEROL	0 MG	0%
DIETARY FIBER	1.60 G	4%
VITAMINS
FOLATES	68 µG	17%
NIACIN	0.902 MG	6%
PANTOTHENIC ACID	0.209 MG	4%
PYRIDOXINE	0.155 MG	12%
RIBOFLAVIN	0.076 MG	6%
THIAMIN	0.034 MG	2.5%
VITAMIN A	5275 IU	175%
VITAMIN C	18 MG	30%
VITAMIN E	0.80 MG	5%
VITAMIN K	414.8 µG	345%
ELECTROLYTES
SODIUM	4 MG	0%
POTASSIUM	295 MG	6%
MINERALS
CALCIUM	177 MG	18%
COPPER	385 MG	43%
IRON	3.17 MG	40%
MAGNESIUM	64 MG	16%
MANGANESE	1.15 MG	57%
ZINC	0.81 MG	7%
PHYTO-NUTRIENTS
CAROTENE-ß	3142 µG	--
CRYPTO-XANTHIN-ß	46 µG	--
LUTEIN-ZEAXANTHIN	5650 µG	--

Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum

BASIL leaves the “queen of herbs” is the most sacred of all the herbs found in India. This herbal has been used in India for around 5000 years and is praised for its healing properties of the mind, body and spirit. 

       

Basil is used as an antiseptic, antivirus, anti-bacteria and antibiotic. Traditionally, the juice is used as an expectorant, stimulant and demulcent. It is rich in chemical constituents like volatile oil, fenile, aldehydes, stable oil, alkaloid, tannins, glycoside and the leaves have carotene and ascorbic acid.

MEDICINAL USES OF BASIL LEAVES

DIABETES	Help to control blood sugar level; It reduces the blood sugar levels by causing a sudden or drastic drop.
CHILDREN’S AILMENTS	Common pediatric problems like cough, cold diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to Basil juice.
HEART DISORDER	Basil is very beneficial in combating cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from it. It reduces blood cholesterol levels. It’s also contains Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants such as Eugenol protects the heart from harmful effects of free radicals and also reduce blood pressure and thus is useful for heart patients.
KIDNEY STONES	Its leaves have a strengthening effect on the kidneys. In case of renal stones, the consumption of juice of basil leaves mixed with honey helps remove these stones through the urinary tract. Basil being a detoxifying agent can help to reduce uric acid level.
EYE DISORDER	Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night blindness, which is generally caused by lack of Vitamin A. Two drops of basil juice can work wonders for the eyes. It soothes eyes and reduces stress. Also, it can protect from conjunctivitis, boils and other problems of the eyes which are caused mainly due to bacterial and fungal infections by washing eyes with water soaked in Basil leaves.
ANTI-CANCER	Basil leaves is an anti-carcinogenic in nature and helps to treat some forms of cancer like breast cancer. It’s restricts the blood vessels that feed tumors. It also helps to inhibit the growth of oral cancer that is caused due to tobacco. But Basil should not be used as a sole treatment of cancer however.
GUM DISORDER	The leaves are also useful in treating gum disorders. The leaves are dried and powdered can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustard oil and can be used as toothpaste. It maintains the health of the gums and helps to counteract pyorrhea and other dental problems.
GET RID OF BAD BREATH	Bad breath can be detrimental to your self-confidence. Basil leaves can be a healthy substitute to special toothpastes and chewing gums to ward off bad breath.
SKIN DISEASES	Basil leaves extracts make the most organic solution for skin and hair problems, and it is endowed with antiseptic and purifying qualities which help to prevent skin diseases.
AIDS IN WEIGHT LOSS	Basil leaves taken with home-made fresh curd help in reducing excess weight and fight laziness by renewing energy levels and facilitating new blood cells formation.

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