Rayhan
Al-Rayhan is one of the herbal plants belonging to the oral species, which is native to India and tropical Asian regions. The length of the basil plant ranges from 60 to 90 cm. Its leaves are characterized by the presence of oil glands that secrete volatile oils with strong odor. The history of the use of basil plant since the Greek era, has been used as a medicine since the era of the Greek doctor Descordidus, and so far is used as a treatment for many diseases, because of the characteristics of therapeutic and pharmacological rich in vitamins and elements beneficial to the body.
Benefits of basil seeds for hair
Basil seeds have many benefits for hair including:
- Treatment of itching of hair.
- Reducing the dandruff, so as to the ability of basil seeds to purify the scalp and treat dry hair scalp.
- Enhance the health and immunity of hair, enriched with antioxidants.
- Treatment of damaged hair, cure itching by stimulating blood circulation in the scalp.
- Reduce the appearance of white hair and maintain the natural hair color.
- Promote hair growth.
The nutritional value of basil seeds
The seeds of basil contain many vitamins and important elements of the health of the body, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, potassium, calcium, copper, magnesium and other elements, making it the most important in the health of skin, teeth and hair, the weight.
Health benefits of basil seeds for the body
Basil seeds have many important benefits for the health of the body, the most important of which are:
- Weight loss: Basil seeds help to lose weight. They contain a high fiber content, thus feeling fullness and fullness throughout the day, indicating a healthy weight loss.
- Maintain healthy skin: It works to enhance the health and shine of the skin, and protect it from many skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, by mixing with coconut oil.
- constipation treatment: The basil seeds contribute to the cleansing of the stomach. They facilitate intestinal movement and help to remove toxins from the stomach.
- Reduce body temperature: Basil seeds contribute to the reduction of body temperature, so it is used very much in the summer in many cold drinks, because of the properties that make them able to absorb the body heat and relax effectively.
- Relax and reduce stress: Basil seeds can relieve depression, stress, fatigue, migraines, and stress.
- detoxification: Basil seeds help to purify blood and reduce vomiting and nausea. Their consumption can also contribute to food poisoning and intestines, as well as diuretic.
- Reduce inflammation: The basil seeds are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, which contribute to their ability to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation, and reduce the level of cholesterol in the body, thereby reducing the chances of coronary artery disorder, strokes and heart attacks.
- Maintenance of healthy teeth: Basil seeds help protect against mouth ulcers, their antifungal properties, viruses and bacteria, where basil seeds can be chewed as a mouth spray.
Home recipes from basil to hair
Basil oil with coconut oil
It helps to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp by mixing a few drops of basil oil with coconut oil, then warming it a bit and applying it gently on the scalp, leaving it on the scalp for a whole night, then Wash with water and shampoo.
Basil with hibiscus and lemon juice
This recipe gives hair healthy and shiny, by grinding the basil leaves and mixing them with a little hibiscus and lemon juice, and applied to the hair.
Basil with olive oil
This recipe works to moisten the scalp and hair follicle. In addition, it stimulates blood circulation by heating two teaspoons of olive oil and adding two tablespoons of basil oil to the scalp and then gently massage the scalp with circular movements.
Basil with rosemary
This recipe preserves the color of natural hair and reduces the color of white, by mixing a tablespoon of rosemary with two cups of hot water, and a cup of green or dried basil leaves, then mix the ingredients well and put on the fire for ten minutes until boiling, After washing the hair with water and shampoo sprinkle on the hair with a focus on white hair and leave it to dry without having to wash the hair again, knowing that it must be continued to restore the natural color of the hair, and can be kept in the refrigerator in a clean spray tray for subsequent times.
Basil and thermos
This recipe is useful in the treatment of damaged and brittle hair and for long shiny hair by sprinkling three tablespoons of lupine thermos with hot water for several hours, then add two tablespoons of basil oil to the soaked, then paint the hair mixture for eight hours and then wash with water and shampoo.
Basil with castor oil
This recipe works on intensifying the hair by mixing the basil mill with two tablespoons of castor oil, then rubbing the scalp with the mixture, leaving it for at least two hours, then washing with water and shampoo. For best results, it should be repeated twice a week.