In Latin, called Ocimum basilicum basil. Basil from English, Ocimum means scented plants. Fragrant aroma of basil essential oil derived from the content.
Basil plants can grow in any place and tolerant of heat and cold weather. Planted basil leaves in cold regions is wider and green, while the basil leaves in hot regions of small, thin, and pale green.
Allied with basil basil (Ocimun sancium), mint (Mentho arvensis), and cumin leaves (Coleus amboinicus). Its closest relatives are the bacilli (Ocimun amboinicus). The smell of basil leaves are very distinctive, strong but soft aroma with a touch of lime.
Tea Cough Relief
In West Java, basil leaves (called surawung) eaten as fresh vegetables and used in a wide array of Sundanese cuisine delicious as ulukutek oncom leunca (sauteed leunca), pais dish (fish Pepes), laksa Bogor, and Karedok. In East Java, regular basil leaves served with rice krawu, krawu, botok, trancam (ointment), pencek tempeh, and fish seasoning pesmol.
In Jakarta, basil commonly used in laksa and rice side dish servings. In Manado cuisine, basil is often added to the slurry, so that is more enjoyable.
Basil is also found in Thailand (called manglok), Mediterranean / Italian (called Genovese), and India (called holy basil or tulsi). In Thailand, basil is used as a spice in cooking. In India and parts of Africa, basil leaves brewed into tea. Basil tea is served at the turn of the season, when local people susceptible to coughs, colds, or fevers.
In Europe, basil essential oil extracted and retrieved. Basil essential oil is widely used as an ingredient in the manufacture of medicines, soap, perfume essences, lotions, ointments, candy lozenges, and aroma therapy oils.
Nutrient content
Basil leaves contain beta-carotene (provitamin A) and vitamin C. Role of beta-carotene supports the function of vision, increase the antibody response (affect immune function), protein synthesis to support the growth process, and as an antioxidant.
Vitamin C, among others, are useful for (1) the formation of collagen for wound healing and maintain skin's elasticity, (2) helps the absorption of calcium and iron, (3) antioxidants, (4) prevents the formation of nitrosamines which are carcinogenic (causing cancer).
Collagen is a protein compound that affects the integrity of cell structure in all connective tissue, such as cartilage, bone matrix, tooth dentin, capillary membrane, skin and tendons (tendons). Basil leaves are rich in macro minerals, namely calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Calcium is important for the formation and growth of bone, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction helps, and helps activate the enzyme reaction.
Phosphorus plays a role in bone growth, helps the absorption and transport of nutrients, regulate the balance of acids and bases. Magnesium helps relax the heart and blood vessels, thus improving blood flow.
Components Nongizi
Basil leaves also contain components such as flavonoids nongizi and eugenol, arginine, anetol, boron, and essential oils. And eugenol flavonoids act as antioxidants, which can neutralize free radicals, neutralize cholesterol and are anticancer.
These antimicrobial compounds are also capable of preventing the entry of bacteria, viruses, or fungi that harm the body. Very nice basil eugenol consumed by women because it can kill the fungi that cause vaginal discharge.
The content of arginine was able to strengthen the endurance of sperm and prevent infertility. Anetol and boron compounds are also very instrumental in keeping the male and female reproductive health.
Anetol and boron may stimulate hormones estrogen and androgen, and prevent bone loss. Estrogen and androgen hormones play a role in the female reproductive system.
Essential oils easily evaporate and has biological activity as an antimicrobial. Essential oils are divided into two components, namely the component hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons or phenol component. Phenol has a very strong antimicrobial properties.
Essential oils can prevent the growth of disease-causing microbes such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, and Escherichia coli. Essential oils can also ward off infection from the virus Basillus subtilis, Salmonella paratyphi, and Proteus vulgaris.
Eugenol was able to kill the fungi that cause vaginal discharge. And stigmasterol can stimulate ovulation (egg maturation). Component of its tannins and zinc can reduce the secretion of vaginal fluid, whereas the amino acid tryptophan may delay the menopause. Components such as flavonoids orientin and vicenin on basil leaves can protect the body's cell structure. Meanwhile, the flavonoid components such as cineole, myrcene and eugenol useful as a natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatories.
Various Benefits
In the book A Dictionary of Practical Medical Materials mentioned, the juice of basil leaves efficacious to overcome diarrhea, breast pain, kidney stones, disorders of the vagina, and albuminaria (wastage of albumin in the urine). Researchers from the Center for New Crops and Plant Products, Purdue University, United States, said that basil could potentially help mereclakan headaches, colds, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal worms, kidney disorders, heartburn, flatulence, colds, cramps , and lethargic body.
In Indonesia, basil leaves traditionally used to treat abdominal bloating / colds and fever in children under five. Crushed basil leaves with red onion and coconut oil, then applied to the abdomen, chest, and back. Basil salad consumption is also believed clapat prevent body odor and bad breath, and facilitate breastfeeding.
Basil leaves contain various bioactive components nongizi. 1-8 sineol its components could be expected to help overcome premature ejaculation in men. Components fenkhona apigenin and eugenol could be expected to improve the quality of penile erection. Arginine can strengthen the vitality of the sperm (helps prevent sterility) and lowers blood sugar levels.
Nutrient composition per 10 grams of basil leaves
Substance Nutrition Levels
Energy (kcal) 46
Protein (g) 4.0
Fat (g) 0.5
Carbohydrates (g) 8.9
Calcium (mg) 45
Phosphorus (mg) 75
Iron (mg) 2
Vitamin A (RE) 750
Vitamin B (mg) 0:08
Vitamin C (mg) 50
Water (g) 85
Prof. DR Expert Astawan Made of Food Technology and Nutrition, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB)
Basil plants can grow in any place and tolerant of heat and cold weather. Planted basil leaves in cold regions is wider and green, while the basil leaves in hot regions of small, thin, and pale green.
Allied with basil basil (Ocimun sancium), mint (Mentho arvensis), and cumin leaves (Coleus amboinicus). Its closest relatives are the bacilli (Ocimun amboinicus). The smell of basil leaves are very distinctive, strong but soft aroma with a touch of lime.
Tea Cough Relief
In West Java, basil leaves (called surawung) eaten as fresh vegetables and used in a wide array of Sundanese cuisine delicious as ulukutek oncom leunca (sauteed leunca), pais dish (fish Pepes), laksa Bogor, and Karedok. In East Java, regular basil leaves served with rice krawu, krawu, botok, trancam (ointment), pencek tempeh, and fish seasoning pesmol.
In Jakarta, basil commonly used in laksa and rice side dish servings. In Manado cuisine, basil is often added to the slurry, so that is more enjoyable.
Basil is also found in Thailand (called manglok), Mediterranean / Italian (called Genovese), and India (called holy basil or tulsi). In Thailand, basil is used as a spice in cooking. In India and parts of Africa, basil leaves brewed into tea. Basil tea is served at the turn of the season, when local people susceptible to coughs, colds, or fevers.
In Europe, basil essential oil extracted and retrieved. Basil essential oil is widely used as an ingredient in the manufacture of medicines, soap, perfume essences, lotions, ointments, candy lozenges, and aroma therapy oils.
Nutrient content
Basil leaves contain beta-carotene (provitamin A) and vitamin C. Role of beta-carotene supports the function of vision, increase the antibody response (affect immune function), protein synthesis to support the growth process, and as an antioxidant.
Vitamin C, among others, are useful for (1) the formation of collagen for wound healing and maintain skin's elasticity, (2) helps the absorption of calcium and iron, (3) antioxidants, (4) prevents the formation of nitrosamines which are carcinogenic (causing cancer).
Collagen is a protein compound that affects the integrity of cell structure in all connective tissue, such as cartilage, bone matrix, tooth dentin, capillary membrane, skin and tendons (tendons). Basil leaves are rich in macro minerals, namely calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Calcium is important for the formation and growth of bone, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction helps, and helps activate the enzyme reaction.
Phosphorus plays a role in bone growth, helps the absorption and transport of nutrients, regulate the balance of acids and bases. Magnesium helps relax the heart and blood vessels, thus improving blood flow.
Components Nongizi
Basil leaves also contain components such as flavonoids nongizi and eugenol, arginine, anetol, boron, and essential oils. And eugenol flavonoids act as antioxidants, which can neutralize free radicals, neutralize cholesterol and are anticancer.
These antimicrobial compounds are also capable of preventing the entry of bacteria, viruses, or fungi that harm the body. Very nice basil eugenol consumed by women because it can kill the fungi that cause vaginal discharge.
The content of arginine was able to strengthen the endurance of sperm and prevent infertility. Anetol and boron compounds are also very instrumental in keeping the male and female reproductive health.
Anetol and boron may stimulate hormones estrogen and androgen, and prevent bone loss. Estrogen and androgen hormones play a role in the female reproductive system.
Essential oils easily evaporate and has biological activity as an antimicrobial. Essential oils are divided into two components, namely the component hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons or phenol component. Phenol has a very strong antimicrobial properties.
Essential oils can prevent the growth of disease-causing microbes such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, and Escherichia coli. Essential oils can also ward off infection from the virus Basillus subtilis, Salmonella paratyphi, and Proteus vulgaris.
Eugenol was able to kill the fungi that cause vaginal discharge. And stigmasterol can stimulate ovulation (egg maturation). Component of its tannins and zinc can reduce the secretion of vaginal fluid, whereas the amino acid tryptophan may delay the menopause. Components such as flavonoids orientin and vicenin on basil leaves can protect the body's cell structure. Meanwhile, the flavonoid components such as cineole, myrcene and eugenol useful as a natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatories.
Various Benefits
In the book A Dictionary of Practical Medical Materials mentioned, the juice of basil leaves efficacious to overcome diarrhea, breast pain, kidney stones, disorders of the vagina, and albuminaria (wastage of albumin in the urine). Researchers from the Center for New Crops and Plant Products, Purdue University, United States, said that basil could potentially help mereclakan headaches, colds, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal worms, kidney disorders, heartburn, flatulence, colds, cramps , and lethargic body.
In Indonesia, basil leaves traditionally used to treat abdominal bloating / colds and fever in children under five. Crushed basil leaves with red onion and coconut oil, then applied to the abdomen, chest, and back. Basil salad consumption is also believed clapat prevent body odor and bad breath, and facilitate breastfeeding.
Basil leaves contain various bioactive components nongizi. 1-8 sineol its components could be expected to help overcome premature ejaculation in men. Components fenkhona apigenin and eugenol could be expected to improve the quality of penile erection. Arginine can strengthen the vitality of the sperm (helps prevent sterility) and lowers blood sugar levels.
Nutrient composition per 10 grams of basil leaves
Substance Nutrition Levels
Energy (kcal) 46
Protein (g) 4.0
Fat (g) 0.5
Carbohydrates (g) 8.9
Calcium (mg) 45
Phosphorus (mg) 75
Iron (mg) 2
Vitamin A (RE) 750
Vitamin B (mg) 0:08
Vitamin C (mg) 50
Water (g) 85
Prof. DR Expert Astawan Made of Food Technology and Nutrition, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB)