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Holy Basil is popular as a culinary herb. Its essential oil has been made use of in several food products as well as those of dental, perfumery and oral products. It has a mild peppery flavor with a tinge of mint. Although, there are dozens of varieties of basil, the most popular one is the ocimum basilicum or also known as sweet basil. Basil is native to Asia and India and has been cultivated there for over 5000years. It is popular for its medicinal value.

Egypt happens to be the principal source of sweet basil and then followed by the United States. It is a member of the mint family. As a Ayurveda herb, it is spiritually of much importance in India and has also medicinal properties.

Health Benefits of Holy Basil

• Stress is reduced.
• Boosts immunity.
• Stamina is enhanced as well as endurance.
• Reduces symptoms of cough, cold and flu.
• Inflammation is reduced.
• Lessens ageing factor.
• Powerful antioxidant.
• It is an antibiotic.
• It also has anti-viral and antifungal properties.
• Reduces nausea as well as vomiting.
• Fever comes down.
• Supports the lung, heart and liver.
• Helps in supporting oral as well as periodontal health.
• Enables the efficient usage of oxygen.
• Digestive system is well maintained.
• Useful in managing blood-glucose.
• Cure for insect bites.
• Provides relief from headache, when applied to the head.
• It contains anti-tumor activity.
• It is beneficial in reducing blood sugar.
• Has sedative properties and is useful in anxiety health problem.
• Useful in treating ear infections.

Some More Health Benifits of Holy Basil

• Useful in treating mouth infections.
• Useful for treating ringworm.
• Provides relief from sore throat. Put some holy basil leaves in warm water and gargle.
• The holy basil leaf strengthens the kidney.
• For teeth, one can sun dry some holy basil leaves, and sun-dry them and use it in the form of brushing powder. Mix it with mustard oil and use it in the form of toothpaste. It controls bad breath.
• Holy basil leaves' juice is good in treating night blindness as well as sore eyes.
• It is helpful in dealing with pediatric problems such coughs, cold, diarrhea and fever.
• Helps in cardiac disorder and weakness associated with it.

Holy Basil leaf is useful to treat many health problems. Spiritually, also it has much significance in India.