Snake Basil (1 bunch)

Description

Description

Snake basil contains many important substances, including vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B9, vitamin A, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, amino acids, lysine, isoleucine, leucine, cystine, and methionine. Its wide variety of essential oils are packed with polyphenols, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins.

Benefits

May help prevent cancer

Basil can help fight cancer naturally. Consuming it helps improve antioxidant activity in our bodies, which can alter the genetic expression of cells, triggering their death. It also slows cell division, which reduces the risk of the cell becoming cancerous.

This plant contains phytochemicals such as eugenol, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, myrtenal, luteolin, beta-sitosterol, and carnosic acid, which may be able to help prevent some types of cancer, such as skin, liver, mouth, and lung cancer.

Reduces the effects of oxidative stress

Free radicals are present everywhere, so we're constantly exposed to them, and this condition can be detrimental to our health. Some foods, including basil, can help our bodies combat oxidative stress and reduce the damage it causes.

An animal study found that those exposed to oxidative stress and given fresh basil leaves experienced a significant decrease in blood sugar levels and an increase in antioxidant activity, which helped the animals' bodies better cope with oxidative stress.

Helps control blood sugar

One of the benefits of basil may be its ability to control blood sugar levels. People with diabetes need to control their blood sugar levels, as their body may not be able to produce insulin or may produce insufficient insulin, and the body may also be resistant to the hormone. The oils present in basil help improve pancreatic function and stimulate it to produce insulin more effectively.

May help reduce inflammation and swelling

To reduce swelling, we often resort to lymphatic drainage, diuretic teas, and even some medications, but this can also be one of the benefits of basil, not only to reduce swelling, but also inflammation.

Contains anti-aging properties

The search for resources capable of slowing our aging is growing, which is why many plants and herbs are being investigated to identify these potentials. Basil is one of them, and research results presented at a conference indicated that its properties may help prevent some harmful effects on the body, as it contains antioxidants and anti-aging agents.

Evidence showed that the herb was effective in killing harmful molecules and preventing damage caused by some free radicals in organs such as the liver, brain and heart.

The study also validated its use in Ayurvedic medicine, reporting that it is a rejuvenating substance, capable of acting at a cellular level.

Promotes brain health

Natural aging also affects our brains, and basil may be helpful in slowing this degradation. Basil contains manganese, which boosts the activity of transmitters in the brain, which is linked to mental reflexes. It also contains copper, known to stimulate the mind and improve its functions.

Finally, it interferes with the metabolism of glucosylceramides, known as sphingolipids. These are molecules that act as a protective shield, shielding the brain from free radicals and oxidative stress.

Nutritional Information 

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