Basil Seeds

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Basil belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, in the genus: Ocimum. Its scientific name is "Ocimum basilicum" Natural Basil Seeds Or Sabja Seeds Basil seeds make dieting and weight control easy. Thai basil seeds benefit those aiming to control their weight by providing satiety, the sensation of contentment and being full.

Basil seeds or Sabja seeds as they are called in India have been a part of Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, called ''Tulsi'' in Hindu they are commonly used for treating:

• Common colds
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Bronchitis
• Earaches
• Stomach upsets
• Malaria
• Cardiovascular disease

When basil (Ocimum sanctum L.) is used in ancient ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine not only the seeds are used, medicines are also made from the stems and leaves of the plant.

In recent years in Thailand and South East Asia Thai holy basil seeds have been widely used by those wanting to lose weight. Very much like chia seeds, thai holy basil seeds swell up when soaked in water; however, sabja seeds swell up 10 times more than chia seeds, providing those who eat them with the sensation of being full, known as satiety.

It should be noted that basil seeds don''t contain the same levels of nutrition as Chia Seeds, they are primarily used for their satiety benefits, for those wanting to skip meals. This being the case be aware that they should only be used as part of a balanced diet.

• In traditional medicine, both Ayurvedic and Chinese, basil is widely used to treat a variety of illnesses and diseases. Traditional medicine uses all parts of the basil plant, leaves, stems and seeds. By using all of the plants, the medicines contain vitamins and nutrients that are available from he leaves and stems.