The Tulsi plant or osmium sanctum is found in almost all Indian households. This holy plant, found all over India is seen in two varieties ? the green Lakshmi Tulsi and the purple colored Krishna Tulsi. This small herb offers a lot of benefits as has been mentioned in the ancient science of Ayurveda.
From fighting minor respiratory infections to combating acne, the health benefits of tulsi are endless. Most of the houses have small tulsi plant in window...Here is a low down on how the Holy Basil is truly worship worthy health wise.Basil leaves or tulsi is one of the super food is super good for you.
Respiratory problems
Chewing holy basil leaves helps in relieving minor colds and cough. A decoction of tulsi leaves with ginger and honey can be beneficial in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, cold and flu. You can boil some tulsi leaves to make a gargle for a sore throat.
Heart complaints
The tulsi herb helps in reducing the risks of cardiac disease, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The herb contains Vitamin C and antioxidants like Eugenol that
protects the heart from free radicals.
Helps in maintaining blood sugar levels
Apart from eugenol, the tulsi plant also contains other antioxidants that help to control the blood sugar levels that help
diabetic patients as they stimulate the insulin secreting beta cells in the pancreas.
Dissolves renal stones
This plant is a great detoxifier and diuretic for the kidneys. Consumption of tulsi leaves with reduces pain.in case of kidney stones.
Kills cancer cells
Tulsi is found to be extremely effective in halting the progression of
cancer cells especially breast and oral cancer due to its antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. These help in blocking the blood supply to the tumors by attacking the blood vessels that supply it.
Aids in quitting smoking
Chewing tulsi leaves can help chain-smokers get rid of the addiction. It is more useful than using nicotine patches and gum in resisting the urge.
Helps to keep skin healthy and glowing
Basil leaves are rich in vitamin C, carotene, Calcium and phosphorous and is good for your skin. It reducing blemishes and keeping the skin young and fresh. Make a face pack of tulsi leaves mixed with rosewater to give the skin a healthy glow.
Relieves headaches
Due to its pain relieving and decongestant properties, tulsi can help in reducing
headaches, migraines and sinusitis. Drink a cup of piping hot organic tulsi tea or a facial steam of dried basil leaves can effectively reduce your migraine.
Apart from these awesome health benefits, tulsi also helps the environment. This herb gives out ozone for four hours, and oxygen for 20 hours which absorbs harmful gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulphur from the environment keeping the air healthy for breathing.
