[acb-diabetics] FW: [H O C] Benefits Of Basil

[Nancy Matulis]

I love herbs and would like to know more about this list.

Nancy Matulis
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On Jan 27, 2012, at 7:32 PM, "Patricia LaFrance-Wolf" <plawolf at earthlink.net> wrote:

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> Benefits Of Basil
> Basil is a popular cooking herb, especially in Italian and Asian dishes. A member of the mint family, basil has a distinct anise-like flavor. But besides just adding taste to your cooking dishes, basil has several health benefits as well.
> This little herb may help lower cholesterol and enhance the immune system. Several compounds in sweet basil could also promote liver health. An Egyptian study showed that six compounds extracted from basil helped protect the liver against oxidative stress. In an Indian study, leaf extracts from holy basil helped lower blood sugar, by as much as 17 percent in fasting glucose and 7 percent in glucose readings immediately following a meal.
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