Food is The Best Medicine for Health
We’ve talked in previous articles on the effect of food on health. Thanks to advances made by science in the field of nutrition many studies confirm what our ancestors knew about herbs and foods and therapies.
The effects of green tea, spices for example, or the Omega-6 content in the blue fish. We have also discussed the fact proven in various studies of the effect of the Mediterranean diet in the prevention of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, arthritis and so on.
Consider the properties of virgin olive oil and basil that are used in a pesto sauce for spaghetti.
The basil plant has medicinal properties, it promotes digestion and treatment of gastritis, digestion and the formation of flatus.
Appetite and stimulates milk production in lactating women. It strengthens the nervous system.
Its content of eugenol gives anticoagulant properties and helps improve blood circulation. Also great for altitude sickness.Help in case of inflammation of the mouth and bad breath. (more…)
