Medicinal properties & uses of Holy basil (Tulsi)



Ms.Bhandari Prachi
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In Ayurveda Holy Basil (Tulsi) has a particular reverence. In Hinduism also Tulsi has spiritual significance but it also has medicinal property which can be used to cure variety of diseases and infections.

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Tulsi has got the great medicinal value. Tulsi is taken as the herbal tea. The oil extracted from the Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used in the herbal toiletry. Its oil is also used against the insects and bacteria. The Rama Tulsi is the effective remedy for the severe acute Respiratory Syndrome. Juice of its leaves gives relief in cold, fever, bronchitis and cough. Tulsi oil is also used as the ear drop. Tulsi helps in curing malaria. It is very effective against indigestion, headache, hysteria, insomnia and cholera. The fresh leaves of Tulsi are taken by the millions of people every day. For over the centuries Tulsi (the queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties.

Tulsi juice helps to control vomiting. The leaf juice when dropped orally in found highly effective against ear ache. A mixture of leaves and lime helps control ringworm. A mixture prepared from tulsi leaves gives comfort in the case of common cold.

Tulsi leaves are used in many homes for different purposes. It is added to tea or coffee to give a nice flavour. Apart from having many curative and healthy properties tulsi is also effective in mosquito repellent.

It contains herbal properties which helps in curing many diseases like cancer, diabetics, skin problems, respiratory disorder, Kidney stone, heart disorder or mouth infection.

Banifits of Holy Basil

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  • Tulsi reduces blood pressure.
  • It sharpens the memory and contains many anti-oxidants.
  • Used in herbal tea this increases the level of stamina in the body.
  • Tulsi oil is very effective in solving hair problems.
  • Acts as a mouth wash in reducing tooth ache.
  • It has properties of pain killers.
  • It helps in maintaining the cholesterol level in the body.
  • The juice of Holy Basil if consumed regularly for six month helps in clearing kidney stone.
  • The juice if applied can help in curing dry skin, ringworm, rash and many other skin infections.
  • A thick paste of Holy Basil if applied on head and neck has therapeutic quality in curing Migraine and severe headache.
  • Holy Basil is regarded as “adaptogen” an anti stress agent. Recent have revealed the consumption of Holy Basil leaves give protection against stress.
  • Dried and crushed Holy Basil leaves are very effective in curing sensitive teeth and gums. The powder mixed with water can be used as toothpaste.
  • Holy Basil leaves if taken with honey, and ginger can be utilized for curing bronchitis, asthma, acute cold and cough. And if leaves combined and boiled with cloves and common salt gives immediate relief in case of influenza.
  • The liquid gained form crushing the leaves has anti bacterial property and can be effectively utilized for inflammation caused in the skin due to insect bite.
  • It is perhaps the most effective treatment for treating nigh blindness. Just crush Holy Basil leaves and use the thick liquid gained and apply it to the eyes.

References

  • http://holybasil.org/
  • http://hinduism.about.com/od/ayurveda/a/tulsibenefits.htm
  • http://www.gentle-stress-relief.com/benefits-of-holy-basil.html
  • http://healthveda.com/holy-basil-tulsi-and-its-medicinal-uses-225