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Holy Basil (Tulsi Herb)
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division:
Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Species: O. tenuiflorum |
Binomial name |
Ocimum tenuiflorum |
Tulsi is an aromatic herb found everywhere in India. It is the most
worshipped plant in Hindu culture. This herb contains such a chemical
composition that no mosquitoes and flies can come near the plant because of
its peculiar odor. Thereby by planting tulsi in courtyard keeps our home
safe from any diseases caused by these organisms.
It is commonly
known as holy basil and has anti bacterial and anti parasitic
properties. Plant parts used are leaves, flower, seeds and root. It is being
used in variety of herbal ayurvedic formulations. Tulsi herb is
dominantly used in bronchitis and asthmatic conditions.
Health Benefits of Tulsi
1. It acts as anti bacterial and anti
parasitic, therefore is widely used in infectious diseases.
2. Holy
basil act on nervous system providing them strength, relieves stress and
helps in relieving pain.
3. It work as appetizer and promotes digestion
by helping in secretion of digestive enzymes.
4. Tulsi juice when mixed
with ginger juice is very effective in abdominal disorder in children.
5.
It helps in preventing flatulence and avoids constipated stool.
6. It is
an effective natural cure for upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
7. Holy basil works as good expectorant relieving from wet cough.
8. It is very useful in bronchitis and asthmatic conditions.
9. It works
as antibiotic eliminating the bacteria.
10. It is widely used in fever as
it act as antipyretic, pain reliever, and provides strength to our body.
Take powder of tulasi leaves with saunth (dried ginger) and sugar
with hot water in fevers.
11. It also possesses anti-cancerous
properties.
12. Tulsi juice drops are very effective in earache.
13.
Keep powder of tulsi root in water for overnight and take it early morning
for diabetes natural cure.
14. It works as a powerful antioxidant
thereby helps in preventing early aging signs and makes the skin young.
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