Protect Against Diabetes

According to several test tube, animal, and human clinical research, holy basil's advantages include the capacity to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. A single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study on holy basil suggests that the herb has anti-diabetic properties.

During the course of the experiment, non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients saw reductions in their mean total cholesterol levels, postprandial (after-meal) blood sugar levels, urine blood sugar levels, and fasting blood sugar levels. Overall, researchers came to the conclusion that this herb might be recommended as a component of a therapy program for persons with mild to severe noninsulin-dependent diabetes or metabolic syndrome.