Tulsi -A Medicinal Plant

TULSI -A MEDICINAL PLANT

Tulsi or Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) or Holy Basil is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi; she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god Vishnu. The offering of its leaves is mandatory in ritualistic worship of Vithoba and his forms like Krishna and Vithoba.

Tulsi must be grown by everyone at home. It is very good for human health. It is easy to grow and widely found in the Indian subcontinent. It has vast array of uses for a variety of purposes. It is a great nasal decongescent i.e. it helps relieve sore throat and cold. It is also digestive and helps in regulation of bowel movements. It is considered to be helpful in conditions like asthma, bronchitis, hyper tension, diabetes mellites, etc.

There are four types of Tulsi mentioned in Ayurvedic texts i.e. Rama, Krishna, Vana & Kapoor Tulsi.

For over the centuries Tulsi (the queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties.

• Tulsi is taken as the herbal tea.
• The oil extracted from the Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used in the herbal toiletry. Its oil is also used against the insects and bacteria.
• The Rama Tulsi is the effective remedy for the Severe acute Respiratory Syndrome. Juice of its leaves gives relief in cold, fever, bronchitis and cough.
• Tulsi oil is also used as the ear drop.
• Tulsi helps in curing malaria.
• It is very effective against indigestion, headache, hysteria, insomnia and cholera.
• The fresh leaves of Tulsi are taken by the million of people everyday.
• Many people wears the Tulsi beads, which is said to have certain physical and medicinal properties.

Tulsi has a pleasant taste , which is grown widely and also called as Holy Bail. It is also a caffeine-free.Tulsi leaves can be drunk as tea. Tulsi seeds produce oil and have various uses. Tulsi leaves are also used in Thai cuisine. For centuries the dried leaves have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects. 

SOURCE: https://.en.m.wikipedia.org       DATE: 08-03-2019