Basil - a fairly common garden plant, which is added to salads, soups and other dishes. Useful properties of fresh and dried basil are so great and varied that they apply it not only for cooking, but also in medicine, and in cosmetology.
Why is basil useful for the body?
Spicy taste and usefulness of the basil are attached to its essential oils, the mass fraction of which reaches 1.5%. Camphor, linalool, methylhavicol and eugenol have a good effect on respiratory organs and normalize the rhythm of the heart.
Antibacterial action of basil provides tannins and phytoncides (which include essential oils). Thanks to these substances, the basil helps to heal wounds and helps with colds.
Of the vitamins, basil contains C, B2 and PP, as well as carotene and rutin. The effect of these vitamins contributes to the strengthening of blood vessels and capillaries, as well as the overall cardiovascular system.
Another active substance of basil - eugenol - a real panacea for many problems. First, it reduces the level of cholesterol, secondly - performs the function of an antioxidant, thirdly - it normalizes blood pressure.
Doctors recommend basil for strengthening the body, increasing vitality, which is especially important after suffering severe illnesses. Gargling with a tincture of basil tincture helps with respiratory diseases, and rinsing of cuts and wounds with this remedy promotes the fastest healing of the skin. Apply basil with urolithiasis, asthma, rheumatism, dental problems, diseases of the nervous system, tuberculosis.
Useful properties of basil for women
For women, basil helps for a long time to preserve beauty, health and sexual attraction. This plant is very effective in combating inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Lactating mothers basil comes to the rescue when it is necessary to adjust the production of milk.
Diet-based ladies basil helps to suppress appetite , and it also stimulates metabolism for accelerated fat burning. Home cosmetics with basil improve the condition of hair and remove age wrinkles.
Another nice thing for women is the property of basil - a positive effect on the body of a man. If you add this plant to the dishes for dinner, spices will accelerate blood circulation and improve the functioning of truly male organs. And the romantic evening will continue no less pleasant night.