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In this day and age, one of the easiest things to turn to when you’re feeling down is a nice meal. But even your favorite food can be a little dull if you eat the same thing over and over again. That’s why it’s important to shake things up a bit every now and then, …
The mint family of herbs, which includes sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, offers an invigorating jolt to our senses of smell and taste. Michigan State University researchers have found that these plants have diversified their specialized natural characteristics through the evolution of their chemistry. The research was published in the journal …
To maintain good health and prevent chronic or degenerative illness it is important to promote the natural detoxification of the body, as such the diuretic properties of basil and sage can help you to cleanse and detox your kidneys which may help to improve your overall health by promoting the elimination of waste. Medicinal plants …
Basil extract has been revealed to help reduce high lipid levels and helps to prevent atherosclerosis in a study examining the effects of basil extract of high lipid levels and oxidative stress in animal models, as published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Basil is an aromatic plant that has been used as …