Tulsi well known for its medical properties, it uses in treatment of many diseases such as common cold, inflammation, malaria, heart diseases, and many more. Tulsi commonly known as Basil in English, it termed as holy plant according to Hindus religious believe. Tulsi also mentioned in Ayurveda for its healing properties. For many centuries it is very popular in South Asian countries, but now it is also gaining popularity in western countries.
Health benefits of Tulsi (Basil)
There are three types of Tulsi: Vana Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi and Rama Tulsi. Basil or Tulsi is herb belongs to mint family. There are many compounds present in basil leaves which benefits our health in our ways. Antibacterial, Antiviral, immunity enhancing, Antioxidant properties of Tulsi make it worthy to worship as goddess in India. In India you may easily find a basil plant in homes of Hindu families. We are going to explore all the health benefits of basil plants: Health benefits of Tulsi (Basil)
Health benefits of Tulsi
- Make mouth Odour free – If you want to get rid of bad breathe and want to feel freshness in mouth. So, you can use chew five to ten leaves of Tulsi to make your mouth odour free. There are many oral health products like mouthwash, toothpaste etc. which uses basil in it for its minty flavor and medical properties.
- Make digestion healthy – If you are suffering from stomach problems like acidity, flatulence, constipation etc. then basil leaves are really helpful for you. Basicity of basil leaves neutralize the excess acid present in stomach. Compounds present in basil leaves also benefits in other digestion related problem. In case of lack of appetite and vomiting basil leaves also benefits your health.
- Heals wounds – Antiseptic properties of basil leaves are very useful in treatment of cuts, wounds, ulcer etc. To get relief in wounds and cuts you can apply mixture of coconut and basil leave juice on that area. If you bitten by an insect then basil also benefits you in that case, just chew some leaves of basil and apply the juice of it on effected area. It works as pain relief and also draw the venom out. Not only this, but basil leaves also works as pain relief in pain cause by chicken pox, small pox and measles.Health benefits of Tulsi (Basil)
- Benefits in cough and respiratory problems – Tulsi leaves are natural medicine for treatment of cold flu. It also benefits in respiratory problems like asthma, cold, influenza, sore throat etc. For getting rid of sore throat you just need to boil basil leaves with a pinch of black salt and dink that water helps you to get rid of sore throat. In case of asthma, influenza, bronchitis chew few leaves of basil leaves along with ginger and honey relief you. Health benefits of Tulsi (Basil)
- Fever and common cold – Tulsi works well to cure and protect from seasonal flu like acute fever and cold. Antioxidant and disinfectant properties of basil leaves protect human body from all kind of viral infection. If you are suffering from acute fever then take half liter of boiling water add basil leaves, cardamom powder, sugar and milk to it, drink this healthy tea twice a day bring downs the body temperature.
We hope you make full of all these benefits of basil leaves. Stay fit and live joyfully…..
