Basil Seeds

Also known as selasih seeds or tukmaria seeds, when these tiny black seeds are soaked in water, they swell up and become mucilaginous like chia seeds, forming a translucent jell-like membrane around each seed. Basil seeds are commonly found in Asian drinks and desserts in countries like India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Health Benefits and uses of Basil Seeds are

Despite its common use in Asia, many people are unaware of the benefits of basil seeds. But in the past, basil seeds were used to relieve indigestion, sore throat, constipation and diarrhea. In Ethiopia, basil seeds are still used today by locals to treat cough and tuberculosis. During Muslim fasting month, basil seeds are also served in sugar syrup drinks to replenish lost nutrients. Due to the high mucilage and fiber content, basil seeds can help to induce satiety, slow down the body’s conversion of starch into sugar, promote bowel movement, and reduce the absorption of toxins in the gut. Unfortunately, there are hardly any clinical studies on the potential healing effects of basil seeds. Existing studies mainly centered on the use of these seeds to remove heavy metals and radioactive substances from polluted water.