Basil Leaf Powder / Thulasi Ilai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

Binomial name: Ocimum basilicum

Basil is a sacred and remarkable herb loaded with numerous health benefits. It is one of the oldest herbs known by mankind. Basil is scientifically known as Ocimum basilicum that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The native of this herbal plant is tropical and Middle East Asia.

Due to the essential oil and flavonoid, it is one of the healthiest herbs. There are different types of basil cultivated by the people of various seasons, in which lime basil, cinnamon basil, purple ruffles, Thai basil, and holy basil are some of the popular basil types.

Basil leaves contain a good amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Manganese, Iron, and Calcium. Moreover, it has the goodness of antioxidant properties. 

Health Benefits

• Basil leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidant properties, they effectively fight against free radicals in the body. It prevents cell damage and reduces the risk of cancer.
• The chemical compounds present in the basil gives anti-inflammatory properties, it ensures a healthy digestive tract.
• Diabetic patients can add basil to their diet, it slows down the process of sugar release in the blood and controls blood sugar levels.
• The adaptogen and anti-stress substance contained in the basil helps to deal with depression and anxiety by stimulating the neurotransmitter hormones.
• The antibacterial properties of basil help to treat all kinds of infections like skin allergies, urinary tract infections, stomach and respiratory infections.