Healing Benefits of Holy Basil
February 17th, 2010 | 
Holy Basil Cholesterol and Diabetes
This herb native to the Indian subcontinent was used to treat colds and flus, gas, nausea, pain and arthritis.
It has also been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and as such may be able to ward off cancer and protect the body from damage.
However recently many researchers are focusing on a holy basil cholesterol and diabetes treatment, as the herb has shown some promise in treating both of these conditions.
There was a studies that the holy basil plant has cholesterol lowering properties, as well as the ability to reduce triglyceride levels.
Holy basil has similar effects to diabetes medications, and may mimic the effects of insulin in the body.
