Herb of Kings
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said: "Let food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food." This is the essence of self-healing.
Basil
was herb of kings, according to ancient Greeks. As a matter of fact, it
has been used as a healing herb in India
Basil
has rightfully earned its title as "herb of kings" for a good reason.
It is a potent herb for self-healing.
The
medicinal properties of basil include the phenolic compounds with potent
antioxidant properties, and flavonoids to prevent cell damage,
and its anti-bacterial properties. Basil is good for heart health:
animal studies in rats and rabbits have demonstrated better blood circulation
and less damage to heart tissues.
Nowadays,
basil is extensively used in cooking for its mint-like flavor (basil is an herb
of the mint family). Remember, put basil only in the last few minutes of your
cooking in order to preserve its flavor and its medicinal properties.
In
addition to using in recipes for cooking, basil is also used to heal common
ailments:
Treating mouth ulcer by putting a basil leaf in the mouth
Curing earache with a drop or two of juice from basil leaves
into the ear canal
Rubbing the scalp with basil oil to prevent hair loss
Drinking water with basil and rock salt to overcome indigestion
Treating hoarse voice with honey and basil juice
Always
use natural healing foods, such as basil, to combat diseases and disorders -- not
pharmaceutical drugs!
Stephen Lau
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