Relieve arthritis symptoms with basil
Monday 28th September, 2009
Basil has the same capacity to ease arthritic aches and pains as commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs, according to new research.
Concentrated extracts of Ocimum americanum basil and Ocimum tenuiflorum basil helped reduce swelling in the joints by up to 73% within 24 hours.
The research by the Poona College of Pharmacy in India found the capacity of both types of basil gave similar results to ‘diclofenac’ – an anti-inflammatory drug widely used for treating arthritis.
However basil did not cause the common side-effects of drug treatment such as gastro-intestinal irritation and abdominal pain.
Basil has been used in traditional Indian and European medicine for hundreds of years and is placed in herbal infusions, curries and salads as a way of treating anti-inflammatory conditions such as asthma, skin disorders and arthritis. The plant may also reduce blood-glucose levels to help prevent diabetes.
The oil in basil (known as eugenol) which gives the plant such a distinctive aroma contains an active molecule that is responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect although other molecules may be involved too. Researchers are just beginning to learn what they are and how they can be used in other medications.
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September 29th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Really a good post!!! The unique array of active constituents called flavonoids found in basil provide protection at the cellular level. Orientin and vicenin are two water-soluble flavonoids that have been of particular interest in basil, and in studies on human white blood cells; these components of basil protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage. It is very useful for the treatment for arthritis.
October 1st, 2009 at 8:32 am
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain. But, arthritis pain relief is not so common. There are over one hundred diseases associated with arthritis, affecting areas in and around joints. I am totally agree with you that natural and herbal treatment is better! I have a mild Arthritis which comes and go. I am taking medicines which is prescribes by my doctor but I am still looking for a natural and alternative way to control Arthritis. I am going to use this Basil. Hope I will come out from this problem as soon as possible.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Remedial actions in life are mandatory for any problem to remain under control, same is true for joint pain; the moment you know that your body is having problems with joint pain, make remedies for arthritis part of your day to day life. The more natural the precautions, the better it is for the body since the risk of side-effects is minimized.