Basil adds flavor to meals and provides health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels and supporting heart health, according to health site Health Shots.
Basil is often used to add flavor to a bowl of pho.
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Basil is not only commonly added to pho bowls in Vietnam, but dishes in Indonesia and Thailand also feature this herb, according to health news site Health Line .
Basil has long been used to treat colds and sinus infections. It provides calcium, vitamin K, and many antioxidants. It also contains high levels of the antioxidant eugenol, which is what gives basil its aromatic scent.
Here are some benefits of cinnamon:
Reduce high blood sugar levels
Many traditional medicine practitioners often recommend using cinnamon to control blood sugar levels.
A 2019 study in mice found that cinnamon extract helped reduce high blood sugar levels and helped treat the long-term effects of high blood sugar, according to WebMD .
Improve blood flow
One review found that cinnamon extract helped reduce high blood pressure in the short term, possibly due to its eugenol content. Cinnamon essential oil may help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Cinnamon also contains magnesium, which may help improve blood flow.
Reduce oxidative stress
Antioxidants in basil have the ability to remove free radicals from the body, thereby preventing oxidative stress, helping to reduce cell damage and disease. Scientists say that cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes all come from oxidative stress.
Many traditional medicine practitioners often recommend using cinnamon to control blood sugar levels.
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Anti-aging
According to research, cinnamon has the ability to protect the skin from the harmful effects of aging. Research shows that skin creams containing cinnamon extract can improve skin moisture, reduce roughness and wrinkles.
Reduce inflammation and swelling
Oxidative stress can lead to inflammation, a factor in cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. A 2017 study found that cinnamon essential oil can help treat various diseases associated with inflammation caused by oxidative stress.
Anti-infective
Many traditional medicine practitioners have used cinnamon to fight infections. A 2013 study found that cinnamon essential oil has antibacterial activity against respiratory, intestinal, and urinary tract infections, according to WebMD .
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bat-ngo-voi-loi-ich-cua-loai-rau-tao-huong-vi-cho-to-pho-185230821114319733.htm
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