Basil is a familiar spice for housewives. This is a vegetable that is said to support liver detoxification if used correctly.
In terms of ingredients, basil contains many essential oils such as eugenol, flavonoids, along with vitamins A, C and minerals. These substances have antioxidant properties, helping to reduce the effects of free radicals - one of the factors that damage liver cells.
When the liver has to work overload due to alcohol, greasy foods or polluted environments, antioxidant compounds from basil can contribute to supporting the liver in the process of self-cleaning and recovery.
In terms of eating, basil is often used fresh to retain maximum nutrients. Housewives can bring basil to eat raw with dishes such as vermicelli, pho, salad or salad to help the body absorb essential oils and vitamins directly.
Some housewives also grind basil with filtered water or honey to drink, considering it a decoction. However, it should be noted that overcooking can evaporate essential oils, causing the detoxifying support effect to be significantly reduced.
Another way that housewives can refer to is to combine basil with liver-friendly foods such as pennywort, artichoke, fish mint. This combination creates a synthetic effect, helping to cool the body, support digestion and reduce pressure on the liver.
However, basil is warm in nature, so people with hot constitutions or who are infected should use it in moderation to avoid adverse effects.
What housewives should note is that eating basil is only for support, cannot replace medical measures or a healthy lifestyle.
To have a healthy liver, in addition to supplementing with basil reasonably, it is necessary to limit alcohol, eat regularly and maintain scientific activities.
When used properly, basil can become a small but useful part of the journey of caring for and protecting the liver.
