Saturday, May 22, 2010

Is basil scientifically proven?

Traditional forms of medicine, do have scientific basis and holy basil is one important herb where this is noted to hold true. For all those who seek scientific fact and reason over grandmother’s wisdom, we bring more insight on this magical herb. Known by many names and cultivated in many parts of the world, this herb’s healing properties and medicinal strengths make it a must have in many Hindu homes. Here is more information on its constituents and how they help in the healing process.

Properties

Holy basil comprises of various essential oils of carvacol, eugenol, linalool, caryophilline and methyleugenol. Other triterpenes like ursolic acid and flavonoids are also noted to be present.

Adaptogens

Tulasi has high levels of adaptogen, an agent that helps the human body to combat stress more effectively. As per herbalists, adaptogens are those herbs that work to increase the ability of human body to combat stress and adapt to changing conditions.

Rich anti-oxidant

An anti-oxidant slows down excess oxidation in the body and helps to protect body cells from harm caused by free radicals. This is done by binding together harmful free radicals and thus reducing their destructive powers. In this manner, antioxidants help to reduce disease and protect body and health from general degradation. Basil is rich in anti-oxidants and helps to strengthen the immune system while slowing down the ageing process.

Amino-modulator and immuno-modulator

This property of Tulasi helps to balance and improve the immune responses of the body. This helps the body to effectively fight antigens (disease causing agents) and maintain health.

Natural COX-2 inhibitor

COX-2 is an enzyme responsible for pain and inflammation. COX-2 inhibitors are thus a form of Non Steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that work directly against the COX-2 enzyme. Basil works as a natural pain killer without any side effects and inhibits the activity of COX-2.

Oleanolic acid

The presence of oleanolic acid in Tulasi also lends strong anti-HIV properties.

Ursolic acid

The presence of ursolic acid, gives it strong anti-cancer properties. Often also used in cosmetics, Ursolic acid inhibits cancer cells by inhibiting the STAT-3 activation pathway. Various bio-active derivatives such as anti-tumor agents can be derived from this component too.

Carvacrol

Carvacrol is noted to be a strong anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-viral. As it can inhibit the growth of various bacterial strains, has low toxicity, pleasant taste and smell, it is a good food additive. Its other property is also noted to numb pain receptors. The presence of carvacrol in essential oils is also noted to lend in biostatic/biocidal properties against many bacteria, yeast and fungi.

Extensive research on Basil has proven that its many constituents are useful for the human body and play a role in the healing process. Besides helping to cure coughs, colds and fevers, Basil is also good as an antidepressant, antiviral, antibacterial, carminative, diuretic, expectorant and galactogogue (promoting the flow of mother’s milk). Also it is noted to be helpful in improving general health. Much more research is constantly being undertaken to utilize its beneficial properties.

2 comments:

  1. My life is beautiful thanks to you, Mein Helfer. Lord Jesus in my life as a candle light in the darkness. You showed me the meaning of faith with your words. I know that even when I cried all day thinking about how to recover, you were not sleeping, you were dear to me. I contacted the herbal center Dr Itua, who lived in West Africa. A friend of mine here in Hamburg is also from Africa. She told me about African herbs but I was nervous. I am very afraid when it comes to Africa because I heard many terrible things about them because of my Christianity. god for direction, take a bold step and get in touch with him in the email and then move to WhatsApp, he asked me if I can come for treatment or I want a delivery, I told him I wanted to know him I buy ticket in 2 ways to Africa To meet Dr. Itua, I went there and I was speechless from the people I saw there. Patent, sick people. Itua is a god sent to the world, I told my pastor about what I am doing, Pastor Bill Scheer. We have a real battle beautifully with Spirit and Flesh. Adoration that same night. He prayed for me and asked me to lead. I spent 2 weeks and 2 days in Africa at Dr Itua Herbal Home. After the treatment, he asked me to meet his nurse for the HIV test when I did it. It was negative, I asked my friend to take me to another nearby hospital when I arrived, it was negative. I was overwhite with the result, but happy inside of me. We went with Dr. Itua, I thank him but I explain that I do not have enough to show him my appreciation, that he understands my situation, but I promise that he will testify about his good work. Thank God for my dear friend, Emma, I know I could be reading this now, I want to thank you. And many thanks to Dr. Itua Herbal Center. He gave me his calendar that I put on my wall in my house. Dr. Itua can also cure the following diseases ... Cancer, HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Inflammatory Liver, Diabetis, Bladder Cancer,Colorectal Cancer,Breast Cancer,Kidney Cancer,Leukemia,Lun,Fribroid,Infertility,Parkinson's disease,Inflammatory bowel disease ,Fibromyalgia, recover your ex. You can contact him by email or whatsapp, @ .. drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com, phone number .. + 2348149277967 .. He is a good doctor, talk to him kindly. I'm sure he will also listen to you.

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  2. Hiv disease for the last 3 years and having hard to eat and cough are nightmares,especially the first year. At this stage, the immune system is severely weakened, and the risk of contracting opportunistic infections is much greater. However, not everyone with HIV will go on to develop AIDS. The earlier you receive treatment, the better your outcome will be.I started taking ARV to avoid early death but I had faith in God that i would be healed someday.As a Hiv patient we are advise to be taking antiretroviral treatments to reduce our chance of transmitting the virus to others , few weeks ago i came on search on the internet if i could get any information on Hiv treatment with herbal medicine, on my search i saw a testimony of someone who has been healed from Hiv her name was Achima Abelard and other Herpes Virus patient Tasha Moore also giving testimony about this same man,Called Dr Itua Herbal treatment.I was moved by the testimony and i contacted him by his Email.drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com . We chatted and he send me a bottle of herbal medicine I drank it as he instructed me to.After drinking it he ask me to go for a test that how i ended my suffering life of Hiv patent,I'm cured and free of Arv Pills.I'm forever grateful to him Doctor Itua Herbal Treatment..He assured me he can cure the following disease..Hiv,Cancer,Herpes Virus,Hpv,Pile,Weak Erection,Lyme Disease,Epilepsy,Glaucoma.,Brain Tumor,psoriasis, Cataracts,Macular degeneration,Cardiovascular disease,Chronic Diarrhea,Lung disease.Enlarged prostate,Osteoporosis.Alzheimer's disease,
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