Basil is very common in life. It is a common ingredient for hot pot and soup. It is the tender stems and leaves of the Asteraceae plant Basil. Its flowers are very similar to chrysanthemums, so people also like to call it chrysanthemum vegetables. This vegetable has a natural aroma, a fresh taste, and is rich in nutrients. It is good for the body when people eat it. So what are the benefits of eating Basil? What are its effects and functions? I will take you to learn about it in a while. 1. Improve memory Basil not only tastes delicious, but also has high nutritional value. It contains a variety of amino acids that are beneficial to the human body and rich carotene. In addition, choline flavonoids and natural volatile oils are also the most important substances in basil. These substances are essential nutrients for the regeneration and metabolism of nerve cells. The choline it contains can also increase the activity of nerve cells, nourish the heart and calm the nerves, and prevent memory loss. Teenagers can use basil to promote brain development and enhance memory. 2. Prevent hypertension and coronary heart disease The choline contained in basil is a natural medicinal ingredient that can not only dilate blood vessels, but also increase blood flow and improve the permeability of capillaries. It can effectively improve heart function and lower blood pressure. Regular consumption can also reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. 3. Stimulate appetite and help digestion Artemisia selengensis also contains natural volatile oils, which, after entering the stomach, can promote the secretion of digestive juices, stimulate the appetite, and enhance appetite. In addition, it can regulate qi and relieve stomach discomfort, and has a certain preventive effect on human spleen and stomach disharmony and spleen and stomach weakness. In addition, Artemisia selengensis can also be used as an auxiliary treatment for human gastritis, gastric ulcers, and enteritis. 4. Laxatives can prevent cancer Cellulose is an important substance contained in Artemisia selengensis. After entering the human body, it is not digested and absorbed, but can directly enter the colon. It can allow toxins accumulated in the colon to be adsorbed on its surface and excreted from the body with feces. Regular consumption can not only moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, but also prevent colon cancer. |
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