Tulsi also known as basil leaves, is a fairly common plant in Indian households. Considered holy by many religions, the tulsi plant is revered for its divine properties. Here are the amazing 10 benefits of tulsi tea.
Cures a fever: Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers. It has the potential to cure any fever right from those caused due to common infections to those caused due to malaria as well. In ayurveda, it is strongly advised that a person suffering from fever should have a decoction made of tulsi leaves. In case of a fever boil a few leaves of tulsi with powdered cardamom in half a litre of water( The proportion of tulsi to cardamom powder should be in the ratio 1:0.3). Let it reduce to half its total volume. Mix this decoction with sugar and milk. Sip every two to three hours. This remedy is especially good for children.
Beats diabetes: leaves of holy basil are packed with antioxidants
and essential oils that produce eugenol, methyl eugenol and caryophyllene. Collectively these substances help the
pancreatic beta cells (cells that store and release insulin) function properly.
This in turn helps increase sensitivity to insulin. Lowering one’s blood sugar
and treating diabetes effectively. An added advantage is that the antioxidants
present in the leaves help beat the ill effects of oxidative stress.
Protects the heart: Tulsi has a powerful anti-oxidant component called
Eugenol. This compound helps protect the heart by keeping one’s blood pressure
under control and lowering his/her cholesterol levels. Chewing a few leaves of
tulsi on an empty stomach everyday can both prevent and protect any heart
ailments.
Beats stress: According to a study conducted by the Central Drug
Research Institute, Lucknow, India, tulsi helps to maintain the normal levels
of the stress hormone – cortisol in the body.
The leaf also has powerful adaptogen properties (also known as
anti-stress agents). It helps sooth the nerves, regulates blood circulation and
beats free radicals that are produced during an episode of stress. People who
have high stress jobs can chew about 12 leaves of tulsi twice a day to beat
stress naturally.
Dissolves kidney stones: The holy basil being a great diuretic and
detoxifier is great for the kidneys. Tulsi helps reduce the uric acid levels in
the blood (one of the main reasons for kidney stones is the presence of
excess uric acid in the blood), helps cleanse the kidneys, the presence of
acetic acid and other components in its essential oils helps in breaking down
kidney stones and its painkiller effect helps dull down the pain of kidney
stones. To relieve kidney stones one must have the juice of tulsi leaves with
honey, every day for six months to help wash out the stone from the kidney.
Beats cancer: With strong anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic
properties tulsi has been found to help stop the progression of breast cancer
and oral cancer (caused due to chewing tobacco). This is because its compounds
restrict the flow of blood to the tumour by attacking the blood vessels
supplying it. Have the extract of tulsi every day to keep these conditions at
bay.
Helps to quit smoking: Tulsi is known to have very strong anti- stress
compounds and is great to help one quit smoking. It helps by lowering the
stress that may be involved in trying to quit smoking, or stress that leads to
the urge to smoke. It also has a cooling effect on the throat just like menthol
drops and helps control the urge to smoke by allowing the person to chew on
something. Ayurveda relies heavily on tulsi leaves as a smoking cessation
device. Keep some leaves with you and chew it whenever the urge to smoke
arises. Another plus is that the antioxidant property of the leaves will help
fight all the damage that arises out of years of smoking.
Keeps your skin and hair healthy and glowing:
The holy basil has powerful purifying properties.
When eaten raw, it purifies the blood giving the skin a beautiful glow, and
prevents the appearance of acne and blemishes. Its anti-bacterial and
anti-fungal properties are very effective in preventing breakouts on acne prone
skin. Ayurvedic doctors say that this herb can cure difficult skin conditions
like those caused due to ring worms and even leucoderma. Apart from all this,
it helps in reducing itchiness of the scalp and helps to reduce hair fall. Mix
the powder in coconut oil and apply regularly to the scalp to prevent hair
fall. Eating tulsi leaves, drinking the juice, or adding its paste to a face
pack can help cure skin and hair conditions.
Heals respiratory conditions: Tulsi has immunomodulatory (helps to modulate the
immune system), antitussive (suppresses the cough center, reducing the amount
of cough) and expectorant properties (helps expel phlegm from the chest), that
make it a great relief for coughs, cold, and other respiratory disorders including
chronic and acute bronchitis. Another great property of this leaf is that it
has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help to beat the infection
causing the respiratory problem. It also relieves congestion since it contains
potent components like camphene, eugenol and cineole in its essential oils. Its
anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties also help to treat allergic
respiratory disorders.
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Tulsi is a very sacred plant worshiped in India. the citizens almost daily in the morning, worship the plant and start their day to day activities.And in your website and your post have nice information about the Holy-Basil-Tulsi. Holy Basil leaf extract functions as an adaptogen, enhancing the body’s natural response to physical and emotional stress. It does this by regulating the body’s production of the stress hormone, cortisol. By helping the body to cope with stress, Holy Basil also supports the immune system.
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