Let’s Know Science (Native)— Holy Basil( Tulasi — Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Tulasi plant is regarded as the holiest of all plants, most of the Hindu houses in India have a tulasi plant and tulasi maadam at the central coutyard. The daily worship and care of the plant is the responsibility of the women of the household and it is often worshipped twice in a day: in the morning and in the evening. Tulasi is a manifestation of Mahalakshmi (Goddess) and it is used for pujas in Vishnu temples. Tulasi plant meant to be ‘incomparable plant’, every part of the tulasi plant is revered and considered sacred and has medicinal values. Tulasi plays a major role in traditional Indian medicine and also helps in dealing with indigestion and flatulence problems. The leaves of this tulasi plant, which we use daily, support our health in many ways.

“Tulasi is the Queen of Herbs”

Tulasi is called the queen of all herbs, it is used widely in Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines which helps in the healing of the human body in a natural manner. Vitamin C & A and phytonutrients are essential oils that are found in Tulasi, which are used as excellent antioxidants that protect the body from premature ageing. Tulasi has the power to prevent any viral attack. Another name of Tulasi is Birna. The number of diseases that Tulasi controls is one thousand. That is why it is called the ‘Queen of Herbs’. It is amazingly powerful to prevent disease, ward off the disease and give immunity to the disease in the future. Considered as medicine like nectar.

The most common type of tulasi is white tulasi. Apart from this, there are more varieties of Tulasi like Black Tulasi, Krishna Tulasi, Rama Tulasi, Sentulasi, Sivatulasi, Peruntulasi, Small Tulasi, Kaltulasi, Naltulasi, Naitulasi, Nilatulasi, Multulasi, Camphortulasi.

Medicinal Uses of Tulasi:

Tulasi water:

Take a clean vessel (especially a copper vessel) and leave a little clean water in it, take a handful of tulasi leaves and put them in the water, soak it for eight hours, then drink 200 ml of that tulasi water on an empty stomach, you will see good changes in the body. If you do this continuously for 48 days, many diseases will be cured.

Apart from that, skin wrinkles will disappear, nerves will be strengthened, and visual defects will be reduced.

• Drinking this tulasi water cures cancer in any part of the body.

• Tulasi water removes bad breath.

• If we drink Tulasi water regularly, we will not get diabetes.

Tulasi Leaves:

• Tulasi can be consumed as an antiseptic. Increases immunity.

• To avoid the smell of body sweat, put some tulasi leaves in the bath water the day before and bath in it will remove the smell.

• It can heal skin rashes and rashes that have been present for several days.

• Grind tulasi leaves with lemon juice and apply the paste on the skin to remove acne.

• It is a remedy for cold cough. Tulasi juice cures colds and asthma.

• Tulasi leaf has the power to instantly cure autism, nervous disorders, memory loss and it improves memory.

• Tulasi plant helps in detoxifying.

• Chewing a few tulasi leaves every day can control blood sugar levels.

• To reduce weight, mix Tulasi juice and lemon juice and heat it, add few drops honey and drink it after meals, it will reduce the body weight little by little.

• Applying Tulasi leaf juice on cuts will heal them quickly.

• Tulasi leaf improves digestion. Tulasi helps in smooth functioning of organs like heart. Digestive power and rejuvenation can be obtained from Tulasi leaves.

• Take crushed tulasi juice and mix it with equal amount of lemon juice and rub it on your head once a week and take a bath after one hour to get rid of dandruff problems.

• Tulasi juice is a remedy for skin diseases.

• Consuming Tulasi leaves daily will prevent problems related to stomach and mouth throughout life.

• Medical experts have discovered and proven that it has anti-fever properties.

• Chewing 10 Tulasi leaves every morning will reduce blood clotting. Chest pain, throat pain, stomach pain will be relieved.

Tulasi seeds:

• People with urinary disorders and kidney disorders can consume grinded Tulasi seeds.

• Tulasi seeds relieve body heat. It is also Good for intestinal and stomach ulcers.

• Consumption of tulasi seeds will help in get ridding of pimples from face.

Tulasi has a wonderful property of absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and provides fresh oxygen to us. Whenever or wherever you see Tulasi plant just pick and eat 10 Tulasi leaves because it has extensive benefits for our health.