Basil Plants Can Fight Arthritis Hamtramck MI

Basil is rich in anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. Two varieties of this herb, Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn and Ocimum americanum Linn, which are commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, have been scientifically proven to reduce inflammation and swelling. The researchers suggest that these properties make them potential treatments for arthritis.

Affiliated Foot & Ankle Clinic- Rondy D Goins
(313) 368-1557
3930 E 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI
Vesprini Chiropractic Life Center aka Lupo Ch
(313) 473-7954
12912 E 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI
Michigan Foot and Ankle
(248) 548-7363
641 West Nine Mile Rd, Suite A
Ferndale, MI
Ellen Rotblatt, MD
(248) 737-5437
31555 W Fourteen Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI
Eastside Podiatry
(313) 884-7566
20835 Mack Ave
Gross Point, MI
Sudha Chakravarty, MD
(313) 245-1400
15000 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI
Scott T Grodman DPM, PC
(248) 547-2450
3055 Hilton Rd
Ferndale, MI
Crane Optical
(248) 581-8116
236 W 9 Mile
Ferndale, MI
Madison Heights Chiropractic
(248) 581-8740
28107 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI
Pointe Vision Care
(313) 881-6622
19637 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI
Data Provided by:
 

Basil Plants Can Fight Arthritis

If you have been trying to fight arthritis the natural way, there may be another weapon you can add to your arsenal. A study presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Manchester, England, revealed basil can help to relieve arthritis symptoms.

Basil is rich in anti-inflammatories and antioxidants . Two varieties of this herb, Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn and Ocimum americanum Linn, which are commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, have been scientifically proven to reduce inflammation and swelling. The researchers suggest that these properties make them potential treatments for arthritis.

In the study, 24 hours after treatment with O. tenuiflorum swelling was reduced by up to 73 percent. Treatment with O. americanum was similarly effective. The results were even more impressive as these two herbs were as effective as diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory drug used by many people suffering from arthritis.

"Our results supported the use of these traditional treatments in inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis," said Vaibhav Shinde from Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune, India, who presented the study at the conference. "And we will now carry out more detailed evaluation of the plants for active compounds which could be developed into new medicines."

The results of this study provide more support for using basil to treat arthritis, among other conditions. A previous study found that the active compound responsible for basil's therapeutic benefits was eugenol. In mouse studies, eugenol was able to help relieve pain. Another potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant found in basil is ursolic acid...

Click here to read more from Quality Health

MOUNT CLEMENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER View More
from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General
ProviderNumber: 230227 Title: MOUNT CLEMENS REGIO...

CRITTENTON HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER View More
from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General
ProviderNumber: 230254 Title: CRITTENTON HOSPITAL...

ST JOSEPH MERCY OAKLAND View More
from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General
ProviderNumber: 230029 Title: ST JOSEPH MERCY OAK...

HENRY FORD WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL View More
from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General
ProviderNumber: 230302 Title: HENRY FORD WEST BLO...

KARMANOS CANCER CENTER View More
from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General
ProviderNumber: 230297 Title: KARMANOS CANCER CEN...