Holy Basil / Tulsi / Ocimum Tenuiflorum
Holy Basil can undoubtedly be termed as an elixir of longevity. This herb packs so much punch that even modern day medicines may fail you but not the Holy Basil.
Tulsi as it is called in the Sub-Continent finds its reference in the Ayurveda{the traditional Hindu system of medicine (incorporated in Atharva Veda, the last of the four Vedas), which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing}.
The Holy Basil finds its meaning in Sanskrit as “the incomparable one”. Its has been used in for around 5000 years and is known for its healing properties of the mind, body and spirit.
The extract obtained from Tulsi plants is used to cure various diseases such as common cold, inflammation, malaria, heart diseases, and many many more. Tulsi contains many beneficial compounds and possesses strong antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and is considered an immune booster.
It helps in the cleansing of the body, spirit, mind and the environment.
Tulsi can be consumed in many forms, washed and ready to eat raw, in the form of tea, leaves can be crushed and consumed in most of our foods, can also be applied on the body in the form of a paste, even oil can be extracted from the herb.
The Amazing Herb Holy Basil : Common Cures
The Holy Basil can rejuvenate and energize the human body.
Studies show that the Holy Basil has environmental benefits too.It gives out oxygen for 20 hours and absorbs harmful gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the environment.
The Holy Basil can be used in curing fever and common cold, sore throat, kidney stones, diabetes, acidity, constipation, reduces blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, reduces stress, prevents inflammation, it kills the bacteria that leads to acne when applied as a paste or oil,can stop the growth of bacterium like E coli and B anthracis which cause skin infections.
The benefits of this herb are immense. Its indeed a Wonder Herb.
This article is only a reference to Holy Basil and its uses. Consult your doctor before consumption.