Health Benefits Of Scent Leaves

Benefits of Scent leaves.

The health benefits of scent leaves are too numerous to mention. These leaves can be used in various ways and in some many ways. And it depends on what you want to use them for. Many illnesses and diseases can be treated with these leaves. In fact these leaves can be called 'wonder leaves' because of various forms and purposes they can be used for.

The leaf is known as nchanwu in Igbo, efinrin in Yoruba, and daidoya in Hausa. Ocimum basilicum (Thai basil) as well as the medicinal herb Ocimum tenuiflorum known as Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) Ocimum gratissimum is native to Africa. The leaves are mostly used as spice though they can be boiled and be taken as a tea. They can also be blended and cooked.

Most people consider scent leaf 'Ocimum gratissimum' in Latin, clove basil, tea bush, etc as only good for fragrant spice, which is seasoned with salads and various dishes.

It is simple to dismiss these leaves as just another sweet-smelling leaves but it is more than just that.

Scent leaves boast a lot of antibacterial, antifungal, larvicidal, and antipyretic activities that provide prominent roles in the treatments and preventions of diseases and infections.

The leaves contain important bio act materials which bestow them with the above stated activities which are; tannins, phenols, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, and many more which are essential for human health.

Growing up, most of us use the leaves to treat piles, stomach aches, coughs, etc. There is more to it. You can also plug them and use them for essential oils. And the best time to pull these leaves is in the morning when using them for oils because the essential oils are volatile and would disappear into the atmosphere.

The height of scent leaf can reach six meters. It is an annual herbaceous plant with an elliptic shape and slightly long. The aroma is like that of cloves.

The leaves and stems contain tannin and mineral entities as well as glycosides as sugar. It also encompasses some vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin PP, B2 and also carotene, rutin, proteins, fiber, and vegetable fats.

Nevertheless, doctors use the helpful properties of scent leaves to treat some illnesses. They are used in the treatment of many diseases and health problems. such as:

Low blood pressure

Maintenance of the eyes

Improves heart function

Cough, asthma, colds

Diseases of the stomach and intestines

Absence of appetite

It assists in lowering cholesterol, cleanses the blood vessels, and many more.

Scent leaf seeds are natural sorbent of vegetable origin and are used for weight loss, eliminate cholesterol, excess water, and harmful materials.

Also, you can use a cocktail of swollen-in-water seeds with the addition of any juice, tea, or yogurt. More so, this drink can be taken in endless amounts.

You can also use scent leaf water for baths and it can be added to dishes as a spice.

The high volume of enzymes, in scent leaf, facilitates rapid smash down of food and severe fast burning. With these, fat in the body is burnt down. In addition, the diuretic and carminative effect from the plant assists to reduce the abundance of fluid in the body and neutralize fatal toxins. ,

Bring teaspoonful of scent leaf seeds, added to 100ml of warm water and 1 teaspoonful of honey. Allow soaking for 15min. sip twice a day. You will certainly see the effects just within one week of treatment.