What is holy basil?
Basil is a huge family, currently on the market there are sweet basil, holy basil, purple basil, green basil and so on. The whole basil herb is aromatic. The leaves of basil have a pungent taste and temperature. They have the pharmacological effects of sterilization, stomach invigoration, strengthening of the body, and aiding digestion. It has the effects of dispelling wind and promoting qi, dispelling dampness and eliminating food, invigorating blood, and detoxifying.
The efficacy and function of holy basil
1. Nutrition supplement
St. Basil is a kind of edible green vegetable, which can supplement the human body with rich plant protein and carbohydrate, and also let the human body absorb many vitamins and dietary fibers, and can meet the normal metabolism of the human body. People can improve the function of various organs after using it, which is good for enhancing the body quality and improving the health level.
2. Cleanse the intestines and detoxify
Holy basil is slightly cold in nature and contains a lot of dietary fiber. After people use it, it can clean up garbage and toxins in the intestines, accelerate gastrointestinal motility and relieve intestinal dryness and constipation. It can promote human metabolism and prevent toxins in the body. Accumulation can play an important role in intestinal cleansing and detoxification while improving the digestive function of the human body.
3. Improve flavor and fragrance
Holy basil is a kind of spice that can enhance the flavor and fragrance. Usually when people cook meat ingredients, they can chop the holy basil into the meat ingredients that are added to make the meat ingredients taste better after marinating. And adding proper amount of holy basil when preserving meat ingredients can prevent the ingredients from deteriorating and can effectively extend its shelf life.
The medicinal value of holy basil
Holy basil can invigorate blood, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain. In clinical practice, it is a commonly used medicine to treat human traumatic injuries. It can be mashed into mud during treatment and applied directly to the wound. The dressing is changed 1~ 2 times can make the swelling and pain subsided. Holy basil can also reduce inflammation and sterilization. It also has a significant therapeutic effect on dermatitis and eczema that often occur in humans. During treatment, it needs to be crushed to remove the juice and apply to the affected area.