Ocimum gratissimum, popularly known as Scent leaf, clove basil, African basil, and in Hawaii as wild basil, is a species of Ocimum.
A lot of people use scent leaf in preparation of their meals and it is even used in preparation of certain local juice.
This is because some believe that scent leaf truly has some benefits to the body. Truth be told, aside from the amazing scent of scent leaf, it has enormous benefits to the human benefits, many are still strangers to.
In this article, I will be talking about 4 things that happen to your body when you eat scent leaf.
1. Maintenance of eye health
Studies have shown that scent leaf is rich in vitamin A, a vitamin that is needed for the retina of the eyes. Without the presence of this vitamin to the body, it leads to night blindness. Taking lots of scent leaf both in your food preparation and also through juices helps a lot in preventing this.
2. Improve heart functions
Scent leaves contain calcium and magnesium both of which helps in reducing bad cholesterol in the body and increase the flow of blood. Clogging of arteries are preventable if adequate amounts of scent leaves are consumed by people.
3. Control blood sugar
Some studies have found that scent leaf has some features which help in controlling blood sugar as well as protect insulin from damage. Although more studies are needed on this, it doesn’t hurt to try it out.
4. Increase anti Inflammatory properties in the body
Scent leaves are great sources of anti inflammatory properties which are good for the body. Anti Inflammatory properties helps in protecting the body against infections both in the skin, heart and many other organs of the body
