(500gm - 799Rs) Benefits of Holi Besils Boosts Cardiovascular Health. Treats Respiratory Illnesses. Lowers Cortisol Levels. Beats Cancer. Soothes Indigestion. Controls Blood Glucose Levels. Improves Liver Function. Helps with Weight Loss. Health Benefits Holy basil is used to treat many conditions, including H1N1 (swine) flu, diabetes, the common cold, headache, fever, stress, upset stomach, earache and more. It has also been used as a mosquito repellant and topically (on the skin) to treat ringworm. Studies have shown that holy basil has a wide range of health-promoting properties including: Antimicrobial (including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and more) Antidiarrheal Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Liver, brain and heart protective Anti-diabetic Anti-pyretic (prevents itching) Antitussive (treats cough) Anti-arthritic Anti-coagulant Adaptogenic