Basil Plant seed

Specifications

Basil Plant seed
1) Bulk Basil Seeds
2) Basil seeds are pure
3) Basil seeds are from Current Crop
4) Timely Delivery

Basil Seeds

 

We at Cure Herbs are globally provider of Basil Seeds. These seeds are also known as Tukmaria Seeds.

 

Also known as common basil, this type of basil is used mostly used in cuisines and also in medicines. Italian cuisines make the maximum use of this basil, and it is also used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. Their leaves are as tall as 2-3 inches and appear in bright green colour. It smells like a clove.  In India, it is known by the name of Tulsi

People suffering from arthritis can benefit a lot, when taken with food, as the basil is also equipped with anti-inflammatory properties.

 

A staple in Southern European food, basil has become one of the most widely used spices in the world. It adds a delicately sweet flavor and warm aroma to savory dishes, and naturally combines with garlic, capers and tomatoes. 

Today, basil’s flavor and aroma still rules in the Mediterranean, where its mild flavor often combines with oregano to enhance almost any tomato-based dish. Fields of the large-leaved annual dot the landscape of the region.

 

Basil, an herb is generally known for its medicinal attributes. Leaves, flowers and the Basil Seedsare used in many medicines to treat different diseases. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals and can be used to prepare foods including soups sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb and is also known for its therapeutic benefits. The seeds resemble the South American Chia seeds and are tiny round black, become gelatinous when soaked in water for about an hour. They form a translucent gel like membrane around each seed, resembling frog eggs. They are used in drinks in Asian countries such as Thailand and desserts such as Arabic falooda or sherbet.

In the past, basil seeds were used to relieve indigestion, sore throat, constipation and diarrhoea. Few studies suggest that the fiber in the mucilaginous layer surrounding the seeds after soaking is responsible for its bilk-forming laxative effect.

Perhaps, the gelatinous texture and high soluble fiber (80 per cent) of the swollen basil seeds helps make a filling drink, which could help curb appetite if consumed before meals. Although research is still in the preliminary stage, basil seeds may help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, according to Sutter Gould Medical Foundation. Keeping blood sugars stable in weight watchers has the potential to help reduce appetite and food cravings.

In Thailand, three published studies have described the use of sweet basil seeds in treating constipation, diabetes and lowering high cholesterol levels. Interestingly, basil seeds are served with sugar syrup during Muslim fasts, to replenish lost nutrients.

In Southeast Asian cuisine, these seeds are often combined with water, sugar, honey and sometimes coconut milk to create sweetened beverages, some of which could be thick with a consistency similar to tapioca. The traditional recipes are high in sugar, which can be replaced by an alternative sweetener to reduce sugar calories. Its distinct texture creates an interesting and nutritious addition to desserts and puddings. Soaked basil seeds can also be added to your favourite juice, tea or sprinkled on top of salads. But do remember to soak them in hot or cold water for about an hour before using. Children and elderly could choke on swollen seeds and should be discouraged from consuming them.

Benefits of Basil

Basils come with loads of health benefits and have always been referred by the doctors of the ancient times. Some of the major benefits of basils are:

1) Basils are a rich source of key nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. The presence of Vitamin A helps is strengthening eyesight

2) Basils also contain antioxidants like beta carotene that help in preventing cell damage.

3) 'Tulsi', or the holy basil, is famous throughout the globe for its healing and other medicinal properties. Its leaves are helpful in sharpening memory and in curing fever and common cold.

4) They also act as an anti stress agent and also help in purifying blood. This, in turn, helps in reducing the risk of heart attacks and also lowers the cholesterol level.

5) The leaves of the basil are also effective in reducing mouth ulcer and other infections of the mouth.

With Best Personal Regards,

Dr. Neeraj Singh

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