Benefits of Tulsi

Found mostly in India, Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a herb from the Lamiaceae family and is cultivated all over Southeast Asia.

Tulsi is known as the “Queen of Herbs” due to its astonishing benefits for our body. It protects our heart, skin, kidney, liver, etc., from contracting infections and multiple diseases.

Used for centuries in Ayurveda, there is a high regard for Tulsi in every Hindu household in India as they consider it sacred and also worship it. The three types of Tulsi that grow in India are:

1. Ram Tulsi – it has bright green leaves.
2. Krishna Tulsi – it has purplish-green leaves.
3. Vana Tulsi – the commonly found Tulsi

When it comes to Tulsi, every part of it, whether it is the leaves or the seeds, both work as a tonic for the body and the mind. For different conditions, various parts of Tusli are recommended, such as:

 

Bronchitis	Fresh flowers
Malaria	Leaves and seeds with black pepper
Diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting	Complete tulsi plant
Eczema	In the form of a pill or ointment
Stomach ulcers or eye diseases	Alcohol extract
Insect bites	The essential oil extracted from leaves

 

Studies have proven that tulsi contains therapeutic properties. The nutritional value of tulsi also shows promising results as it contains both vitamin A and C, calcium, zinc, iron, and chlorophyll.

 

Benefits of Tulsi

1. Natural Immunity Booster

As tulsi contains high Vitamin C and zinc levels, it protects the immune system from infections and thus boosts immunity. Furthermore, tulsi is excellent for the immune system because of their antibacterial and antifungal properties. The leaf extracts from tulsi naturally kill the activity of the cells and increase the T helper cells.

2. Reduces Fever (antipyretic) & Pain(analgesic)

Due to the antibacterial and antiviral properties of Tulsi, it also acts as a great aid in fighting multiple infections and reducing fever.

Periodic fevers can be cured by mixing black peppers with juice extracted from tulsi. Furthermore, the temperature can also be reduced by consuming a concoction of boiled tulsi leaves mixed with cardamom in water ( ½ litre).

Tulsi contains Eugenol, which is a terpene containing properties that reduce pain and aches in the body.

3. Reduces Cold, Cough & Other Respiratory Disorders

If you want to reduce your cough and congestion, tulsi is an excellent solution because it contains eugenol, camphene, stress levels,stress-reducing and cineole, helping reduce colds.

For bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cold, and cough, tulsi leaves juice mixed with ginger and honey is recommended.

4. Reduces Stress & Blood Pressure

Tulsi contains stress-reducing compounds such as Ocimum Sides A & B, which balance the serotonin levels and dopamine in one’s brain, hence reducing stress levels. Tulsi is also recommended for people with blood pressure as it contains anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce issues such as inflammation and blood pressure.

5. Anti-cancer properties:

Tulsi also contains many phytochemicals which have antioxidant properties. These phytochemicals help prevent forming skin, oral, liver, and lung cancers.

6. Good for Heart Health

Studies have proven that tulsi has immense effects on the heart, preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Due to the high antioxidant levels found in tulsi, they are excellent in lowering chances of stroke and ischemia, lowering the content of blood lipid, and reducing levels of hypertension.

7. Good for Diabetes Patients

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes can significantly benefit from consuming tulsi leaves as they lower the glucose levels.

8. Useful in Kidney stones & Gouty Arthritis

Tulsi contains diuretic properties, which reduces the levels of uric acid present in the body and prevents the kidney stone from forming. The decrease in uric acid also eases pain from gout.

9. Useful in Gastrointestinal Disorders

Tulsi is used for curing indigestion and also treats bloating and flatulence. People who have a loss of appetite also consume tulsi to regain their appetite.

10. Good for Skin & Hair

The antioxidant properties of tulsi also make it an excellent treatment for acne blemishes and premature ageing. Furthermore, tulsi also prevents hair loss by strengthening the hair roots, and the antifungal properties of tulsi keep dandruff at bay.

11. Acts as an Insect Repellent

Tulsi leaves combined with stored grains act as an excellent insect repellent.

12. Lower your cholesterol

Studies conducted on animals had proven that the fat molecules present in rabbits showed change when fed Tulsi leaves. The rabbits had higher levels of good cholesterol and significantly lower levels of bad cholesterol.

Another study has shown that after consuming tulsi leaves, cholesterol present in the liver, heart and kidney was reduced due to Eugenol present in Tulsi leaves. Furthermore, as metabolic stress decreases, it can also aid in reducing weight and cholesterol levels.

13. Ease inflammation and joint pain

A warm cup of Tulsi tea is all you need to destress and reduce anxiety and inflammation because tulsi falls into the adaptogen category, which means it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

You can also benefit from Tusli if you have arthritis or fibromyalgia, as a warm cup of tulsi tea will surely ease your pain.

14. Stimulate and vitalize your body

The high antioxidant content present in Tulsi leaves the perfect solution to detoxify your body. Studies have proven that Tulsi can help protect the body, flush out toxic chemicals, prevent cancer, or inhibit cancerous cells from growing.

Conclusion

Tulsi is known as the queen of herbs due to its multiple benefits and uses.  It offers protection to the heart, skin, kidney, liver, etc., from contracting infections and multiple diseases. To live a balanced and healthy life, one may consider incorporating tulsi into your daily diet.

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