Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum)
Botanical Name: Ocimum Sanctum
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Malayalam Name: Thulasi
Tamil Name: Tulachi
Hindi Name: Tulasi
It is Commonly called as Holy Basil.
Seen throughout India.
It is cultivated for religious purposes and also used for Ayurveda medicine preparations.
This medicinal plant grows upto one meter height.
Ayurveda Properties:
Rasam: Kashayam, Katu, Thiktham
Gunam: Laghu, Rooksham
Veeryam: Ushnam
Vipakam: Katu
Parts Used:
Leaves, Flower and whole plant.
Benefits & Uses:
According to ayurveda it has got anti-pyretic properties, kills intestinal worms, it is diuretic, works as a antidote for poisonous stings.
10ml Tulsi leaf juice mix with one teaspoon honey can be taken thrice daily before food, it will ease the intermittent feverish conditions. And also will help to subside the cough.
In cases of centipede bites - Crush the tulsi leaves along with fresh turmeric make a paste and apply externally on the site repeatedly.
The coconut oil prepared with Tulsi leaf juice is good for treating dandruff.
Tulsi leaves used to treat indigestion,anorexia,loss of appetite,bloating and flatulence.
It is a Natural immunity booster.
Tulsi leaves rich in vitamin A,C,K and zinc.
It has got anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Hence it boost the immune system.
It help to lowering the blood pressure levels and controls the diabetes.
The crushed tulsi leaves with camphor boil in water is good for steam inhalation to ease the chest congestion during the seasonal pandemic.
Tulsi leaves crushed and boiled with water for 20 minutes, filter it and allow to cool then add a teaspoon of honey can be taken as herbal tea. It is a natural immunity booster.
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