The spice that clears bad cholesterol from arteries: Unclogs blood vessels, prevents heart attacks, and strokes! Basil, known as the ‘king of herbs,’ is highly valued as a potent antioxidant and an effective natural antibiotic. This ancient and widely esteemed herb is packed with therapeutic phytonutrients. This annual bushy spice is particularly cultivated for its medicinal leaves and seeds. This plant thrives best in warm, tropical conditions. There are known to be over 60 varieties of basil, which are usually categorized into three main groups: sweet basil, purple basil, and bush basil.
Basil is very easy to maintain both outdoors and indoors. Flower buds should be regularly trimmed to encourage denser growth and the development of new branches. It is recommended to cut below the leaves on long, slender stems.
Fresh basil has a sweet, earthy aroma and is not only delicious but also nutritionally rich. It is a source of vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting, and just two tablespoons of basil contain 29% of the recommended daily intake of this vitamin.
Basil also contains vitamin A and beta-carotene, powerful antioxidants that protect the cell membranes of many organs, including blood vessels, from damage by free radicals. This helps prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the blood, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke.
The plant is rich in other vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, and potassium. It possesses antibacterial properties and flavonoids that protect DNA.
The medicinal properties of basil include:
Acting as a potent antioxidant. Functioning as a natural antibiotic, especially when combined with garlic, creating one of the strongest natural antibiotics. Purifying blood vessels, effectively clearing arteries of LDL cholesterol. In addition, basil is used in the prevention and treatment of various health problems, including headaches, diarrhea, constipation, cough, parasites, warts, kidney diseases, and many others.
