Description
Scent Leaf
Scent leaf, scientifically known as “Ocimum gratissimum”, is a natural plant from the Labiatae family. It is native to West Africa but has spread to India and Southeast Asia. Known for its distinctive smell and taste, it is often used as a spice in meals. The leaves are lanceolate-shaped and taper at both ends, while the flowers are fragrant with white to greenish-yellow spikes. The flowers and the leaves of this plant are rich in essential oils and add a fragrant flavor to soups, salads, and other local dishes.
Benefits of Scent Leaf
- Remedy for cough and cold symptoms: Scent leaf can help relieve the symptoms of a cold, including sore throat and cough. Extract the juicy content by squeezing the leaves and then brew it with hot water.
- Lowers blood pressure: Studies reveal that the extracts of this plant are capable of decreasing blood pressure, improving heart functioning, and promoting urinary electrolyte reabsorption.
- Insect repellent: The oils from scent leaf are known to possess some antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. They can be used as an insect repellent, protecting you from diseases transmitted by insects.
- Reduces oxidative stress: The antioxidants found in scent leaves help fight against free radicals that cause oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is the main cause of heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.
- Fights fungal and bacterial infection: The essential oil extracted from the leaves of scent leaves has shown great antibacterial and antifungal activity.
- Fights diabetes: Scent leaves have been used in traditional medicine to lower blood sugar, a major symptom of diabetes.
- Relieves stress and anxiety: Studies have shown that scent leaf contains chemicals that make people feel calmer, less anxious, and sleepy. When taken in, these chemicals can help reduce stress and anxiety by making the body and mind more relaxed.
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