Holy basil works like aspirin & ibuprofen without stomach irritation!

If you take over-the-counter painkillers for pain or for your heart, holy basil may work as well and not irritate your stomach. In fact, it's been shown to protect your stomach!

Just like aspirin, but no stomach irritation
Taking aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen on a daily basis can slowly eat away your stomach lining, resulting in irritation or even bleeding ulcers. Coated or buffered products sometimes alleviate this, but long-term use can still lead to stomach problems. There's a better way.

Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is an Ayurvedic medicine that's been used by millions of people for over 3,000 years. The Hindus consider the herb to be holy, hence the name. You don't have to ascribe the same status to it, but you can still benefit from its healing properties.

Scientists analyzed holy basil and found that there were six constituents. The largest was eugenol, which was shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities. It was concluded that all six constituents "were comparable to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin."

In a study involving rats, doctors found that holy basil possesses "significant antiulcer" protection against ulcers induced by aspirin, indomethacin and stress.

Protect your heart and blood vessels
Holy basil has significant antioxidant properties that have been shown to protect your arteries. It protects your vascular system by preventing oxidation of cholesterol by free radicals. If LDL (bad) cholesterol is allowed to oxidize, it's the first step in coronary artery disease. Researchers concluded that holy basil provides "significant liver and aortic tissue protection."

In a rodent study, doctors found that holy basil was of "therapeutic and prophylactic value" for treating myocardial infarction (heart attack). When rats were treated with a chemical that induced heart attacks, holy basil’s antioxidant properties prevented damage to lipids. If you DO have a heart attack, it would be comforting to know that you've been taking a supplement that will help prevent further damage. And, it didn't compromise the health of your stomach!

Diabetics may also benefit from holy basil
Controlling blood sugar is a no-brainer for most of us, but diabetics ride a daily seesaw to regulate their blood sugar. Holy basil may be able to help them, too.

In a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover single blind trial, researchers found that holy basil supplementation resulted in "a significant decrease" in blood glucose levels during fasting and after eating. The results were so significant that they recommended basil leaves as an "adjunct to dietary therapy and drug treatment in mild to moderate" non-insulin dependent diabetes.

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Mol Cell Biochem. 2001 Sep;225(1-):75-83
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1996 Sep;34(9):406-9

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