The sacred TULSI herbal plant known as OCIMUM BASILICUM or LAMIACEAE in the whole world particularly in our country is widely famous for its multi medicinal properties. It is a free gift from mother NATURE to the mankind and cheapest of all. Every one can afford to have it in his garden or orchid to use its leaves, seeds, roots for many ailments and for healthy upkeep of the body at no cost at all. It is worshipped in many homes in our country for its healing properties, fragrance, royal aroma and flavor. Tusi means not comparable. Its medicinal properties effectiveness cannot be described in words. It helps to nourish mind and inspire the spirit to the desired heights. It is the purest and most sublime plant which every house should have as its very presence keeps the insects and many ailments much away from the family. Hence in Hindu temples it is normally mixed in CHARNAMRIT .and the PRASAD etc.
TULSI or HOLY BASIL relieves flatulence. Its essential oil is very effective and contains vitamin A & C.
We all know that Tulsi leaves taken with black pepper check malaria and periodic fever and other ailments. Steam of its boiled leaves is used for fomentation of the affected parts. Its use after yogic Asanas and breath control exercises is very effective. It is very effective for poor digestion, lack of appetite, constipation, acidity, labour pains, snake bites (by using tulsi juice mixed with black pepper seeds), acne and ring worm. Tulsi seeds control urinary pain. Use it for gargle or mouth wash for thrush, as a herb for increased energy and as a eye wash for tired eyes. Its oil is used for massage and dried herb burned as an antiseptic incense in many homes.
To sum up in brief the following uses to which it is put have made this plant as elixir and in Greek the Basileus means the king..
- It reduces the intensity and negative effect of stress, mental tension, emotional difficulties, poor life style habits, infection, pollution etc etc.
- Protect cells from damage and check excess oxidation.
- Its leaves are nerve tonic and sharpen memory.
- Remove phlegm from bronchial tube.
- Contains calcium, zinc, iron and chlorophyll
- Tea boiled with its leaves check fever in rainy season, malaria, and even dengue fever.
- Its leaves boiled with powdered cardamom with sugar and milk in half a liter water when taken brings down the temperature.
- Its leaves are used in Ayurvedic cough syrups. Check asthma and bronchitis.
- Chewing its leaves relieves cold and flu.
- Sore throat can be treated with boiled tulsi water and for gargles.
- It checks aging process.
- Influenza is controlled by having a decoction of leaves, cloves and common salt.
- Decoction of leaves, GINGER AND HONEY IS BEST FOR COUGH, Asthama, cold and influenza.
- Tulsi strengthen the kidneys.Juice of tulsi leaves and honey can check renal stone and even can expel the stone through urinary tract if used for 6 months daily..
- It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
- For children ailments such as cough, cold fever, diarrhea, vomiting its juice is effective.
- Chew 12 leaves daily twice a day for a healthy life.
- It checks painful inflammation caused by arthritis and cancer.
- Mouth ulcer and infection are checked by its use by chewing the leaves.
- Tulsi juice is useful for skin disorders, ringworm and even for leucoderma etc.
- It checks teeth disorders. Dried leave after made powder be used for brushing teeth. The powder can be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste for teeth brushing and for checking bad breath/ massaging gums.
- Helps healthy liver functions and to check liver diseases.
- Decoction of leaves mixed with sandalwood paste be applied on forehead to check headaches.
- Tulsi juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night blindness caused by lack of vitamin A
- Its low toxicity provides no adverse reactions or other side effects.
- It purifies the blood and prevent negative physical and psychological effects of stress.
- Tulsi improves stamina, strength and endurance etc.
TULSI HAS MIRACULOUS MEDICINAL BENEFITS SUCH AS AN ADOPTAGEN, ANTI OXIDANT, ANTIBIOTIC PROTECTIVE, IMMUNO MODULATOR, HOLISTIC HEALTH PROMOTER AND A GOOD /CHEAP HEALER.
Lastly, in short each part of the PIOUS AND THE SACRED TULSI Plant is in it self a home doctor and its medical medicinal properties can help us to check our various ailments, provided we know how to make it useable in various situations and also make it a point to keep its PLANT in our houses, in every garden, offices and schools. The school children may be given due information/ knowledge about its usefulness along with Yogic teachings etc so that the poorest man and the rich both in our country may get benefit of this holy herb in all in their day to day life .in all situations to make our countrymen healthy ,wise and free from many ailments which plague us today. .
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