5 incredible health benefits of Basil.

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I don't know about you, but I love basil. I love the way it brings flavor to pasta sauce, and I love the smell of fresh basil growing in the garden.
While this amazing herb can ignite your taste buds and sense of smell, it also can boost your health in a wide variety of ways.

Here are 5 ways Basil can enhance your life:
  1. Basil has the ability to reduce inflammation and swelling. A study proved that Holy Basil had the ability to reduce swelling by up to 73%; this was 24 hours after treatment.
  2. Basil is rich in antioxidants (Sweet basil, to be more specific). Adding basil into your diet can help you prevent cell damage, therefore keeping your body healthy and fully operational.
  3. Basil can help boost your cardiovascular health. Basil is high in magnesium. Magnesium is important as it encourages your blood vessels and muscles to relax. This helps blood regulate through your body and your heart, lowering your risk of irregular heart rhythms.
  4. Basil is a great detoxifier. Basil has been shown to detoxify your liver, cleaning you from the inside out.
  5. Basil has been shown to have some anti-aging properties. Research suggests that basil may help in preventing the effects of aging. Extract from holy basil was proven to be quite successful at stopping damage caused by free radicals in the brain, liver and heart.
I highly recommend that you start growing basil in your garden. Not only is it an incredible aroma, it can assist in keeping you healthy and happy.

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