Basil is an excellent medicinal plant to treat various conditions of the body, so here is a list of the components that make up its composition and how it helps our body: It has essential oils, which are excellent antioxidants for the body, ideal for improving the immune system and increase the body's defenses. 
 
 It has Linalol, Estragol, Cienol and Eugenol, linalyl acetate, saponosides, flavonoids such as kenferol, sculoside and quercetroside, and caffeic acid. It helps control memory and nerves. It improves the symptoms of bronchial problems, so it avoids and treats the common cold. Helps prevent diseases such as dengue and malaria, improves the immune and respiratory systems. It is antibacterial, making it excellent for removing acne. Improves sore throat and is ideal to combat stress. Thanks to its phytonutrients and flavonoids, basil has important anti-inflammatory properties. It also has sedative properties, making it ideal for treating headaches. Reduces fever. Increases kidney function. It helps to treat and combat all kinds of fungi. It also helps fight insect or mosquito bites. It helps improve the cardiovascular system and prevent heart disease. The juice that we can extract from basil is ideal to improve problems in the teeth and eyes.