{"id":10615,"date":"2023-04-05T06:05:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T06:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quanutrition.com\/?p=10615"},"modified":"2023-12-07T12:03:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T12:03:05","slug":"great-uses-of-basil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quanutrition.com\/blog\/great-uses-of-basil\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Uses Of Basil"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row content_width=”full” equal_height=”” background_type=”transparent” shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Great Uses Of Basil” font_size=”24″ text_align=”left” font_weight=”700″][vc_column_text]”Basil is a herb. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.<\/p>\n
Basil is used for\u00a0stomach<\/a>\u00a0spasms, loss of appetite, intestinal gas,\u00a0kidney<\/a>\u00a0conditions, fluid retention, head\u00a0colds<\/a>, warts, and worm infections. Women use basil before and after pregnancy\u00a0to stimulate\u00a0blood<\/a>\u00a0circulation, and also to promote the flow of breast milk. Some people use it as a gargle.<\/p>\n In foods, basil is used for flavor.<\/p>\n How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n Basil contains many chemicals which may help in getting rid of intestinal worms. Basil contains high levels of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium,\u00a0potassium<\/a>, and iron.<\/p>\n Uses of Basil<\/strong><\/p>\n Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n Basil is\u00a0considered safe<\/strong>\u00a0when taken by mouth in food amounts. Basil is\u00a0also safe<\/strong> for adults when taken by mouth as a medicine, short-term. It may also help in bringing down high blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n Basil is\u00a0known to be nearly safe\u00a0for pregnant and\u00a0breast<\/a>-feeding women in moderate food amounts. But larger medicinal amounts can cause a possibility of distress.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For children<\/strong>, Basil is\u00a0likely safe<\/strong>\u00a0in food amounts. But larger medicinal amounts are\u00a0possibly unsafe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bleeding disorders<\/strong>: Basil oils and extracts might slow blood clotting and increase bleeding. Basil oils and extracts might make bleeding disorders worse.<\/p>\n Low blood pressure<\/a><\/strong>: Basil extracts might help bring\u00a0down blood pressure<\/a>. Good for people regularly suffering with high blood pressures. Not so good for people with normal or low blood pressure as it bring the pressures further down.<\/p>\n Surgery<\/strong>: Basil oils and extracts might slow blood clotting. Basil oils or extracts may increase the risk for bleeding during surgical procedures. Avoid basil consumption for at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.<\/p>\n Dosage of Basil<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several factors that determine the appropriate dose of basil such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. Appropriate dosage of basil consumption has not been established yet.\u00a0Take a note that not always are the natural products safe and hence dosages can be important. Make a note to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other\u00a0healthcare<\/a>\u00a0professional before using.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While the above article guides you to eating healthier, there is no substitute for customized professional advice given by a qualified nutritionist. We urge you to speak to your personal dietician or if you need help, contact a nutritionist at Qua Nutrition.<\/p>\n\n