Holy Basil
Indications
Balances hormones and lowers stress, helps with digestion, boosts cognitive function and lowers blood sugar levels
About this plant
Researchers describe holy basil as a natural protector of organs and tissues, defending against chemical stress caused by factors like industrial pollutants, heavy metals, physical stress from prolonged physical exertion, ischemia, physical restraint and exposure to cold and excessive noise. Many of its protective effects are due to its rich concentration of phytochemical constituents, including: eugenol, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, carvacrol and others.
From healthy gut to stronger immunity, benefits of holy basil are quite a lot.