Sometimes wrinkles hide the youthful spirit of a person. Nobody likes to lose youthful luster of the skin. A recent research has re-established that anti-aging properties of Basil.

Holy Basil is used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times, as a rejuvenation drug, to promote a youthful state of physical and mental health. The study led by Dr Vaibhav Shinde from Poona College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra has shown that this herb is very effective in eliminating harmful molecules. This drug provides protection against damage caused by some free radicals in key organs such as the heart, liver and brain. This drug also protects against cancer-causing chemicals that attack organs like the heart, liver and brain and damage nerve cells.

Holy basil is also used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat disorders like fevers, colds, malaria and diabetes. The study concluded that the holy basil has many anti-ageing and antioxidant properties.

Dr Shinde said, “The study validates the traditional use of herb as a youth-promoting substance in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It also helps describe how the herb acts at a cellular level.”