TULSI - THE INDIAN MAGICAL HERB (BASIL)
Tulsi is a scared holy plant originated in India and planted in houses of every Indian. In India it is known by many names like :- the magical herb, boon herb, life giving herb, Pushpsara, Vrindra etc etc etc. Scientifically it is known as ocimum tenuiflorum and normally as BASIL.
In India Tulsi is sign of holy, spirituality and used not only as a herb but in every aspect of life. In most of the houses in India, Tulsi worshiped as a deity. In India people grow Tulsi as the religious plant and worship it. Its leaves are used in temples for the worship purposes and also on the several occasions such as marriage. A Hindu house is considered incomplete without the Tulsi plant in the courtyard .
Tulsi simply means Purity which purify your life with all positive energy as well as with medical benefits. As per Hindu mythology, Tulsi is even capable of giving a new life to a dead person and that's why today most of the cancerous medicine includes extract of Tulsi.
SCIENTIFIC/MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF TULSI
- Stress Killer :- you can say that the Tulsi is a Stress killer herb. For treatment of any kind of stress, you just need to boil 8-10 Tulsi leaves in water and drinks daily or drink tulsi tea.
- Immunity Booster :- Intake of tulsi gives you lifetime immunity boost which helps in fighting with diseases like diabeities and high blood pressure.
- Anti Aging :- Tulsi have Vitamin C and A, phytonutrients, great antioxidants which protect the skin from almost all the damages caused by free radicals.
- Holy basil contains vitamin C and antioxidants such as eugenol, which protects the heart from the harmful effects of free radicals. Eugenol also proves useful in reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Holy basil helps kill bacteria and infections. The primary active compound of holy basil oil is eugenol which helps fight skin related disorders. Ocimum Sanctum helps treat skin infections both internally and externally.
- Tulsi's anti-inflammatory properties help promote eye health by preventing viral, bacterial and fungal infections. It also soothes eye inflammation and reduces stress.
- Tulsi is a natural mouth freshener and an oral disinfectant. Ocimum Sanctum can also cure mouth ulcers. Holy basil destroys the bacteria that are responsible for dental cavities, plaque, tartar, and bad breath, while also protecting the teeth.
Nowadays, Tulsi uses in different ways and in different product like soap, oil, juice, medicines and last in every aspect of life.
At last I urge all people to grow Tulsi in their houses and surrounding to save the environment and utilize all the magical benefits of magical herb.