Queen of herbs(Tulsi) - Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

 

               Queen of herbs(Tulsi)

The plant which is seen in everyone house, it is basil which is also called as Tulsi. It is common Indian homes plant. Every married women worship to this plant for healthy life of all family. It is one of the best medicinal herb. It has many medicinal characteristics such as antibacterial, antifungal, antipyretic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiinflammatory, anthelmintic, antiallergic and anticancer. Tulsi is also called as 'QUEEN OF HERBS'. In the Ayurveda system tulsi is often referred to as an “Elixir of Life/Mother Medicine of Nature” for its healing powers and has been known to treat many different common health conditions. 

It has different names in different languages Hindi Name(Barbari, Bambari, Vantulsi, Baarbara, Ram Tulsi), Marathi Name(Bhu-tulasi, Sabaja), English Name(Common basil, Swee...........................read more




Spiritual value of tulsi in India:

It is the most worshipped plant in India. Every indian women in every morning after the bath do worship to these plant. Tulsi is a sacred plant for Hindus and is worshipped as the avatar of Lakshmi. Traditionally, tulsi is planted in the centre of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. Leaves and flo...........................read more





Rumer/myth about Tulsi

There is a rumor that if Tusli is chewed, mercury will get into the body. It is goot to chew Tulsi leaves.


Vitamin and mineral content in basil(Tulsi):


Tulsi consists of lots of vitamin, minerals, essential oil and chemical compounds
• Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, C, E, K, B6, choline

• Minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus
-Minerals in which are in small amount: sodium (very less than potassium), iron, magnese, copper, zinc, selenium, Mercury

• chemical compounds: Some of the phytochemical constituents of tulsi are oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, β-caryophyllene (about 8%).

• essential oil: eugenol (~70%) β-elemene (~11.0%), β-caryophyllene (~8%) and germacrene (~2%), with the balance being made up of various trace com...........................read more






Medicinal properties and uses of tulsi


  • Rasa(Taste) – Katu(Pungent), Tikta(Bitter)
  • Guna(Qualities) – Laghu(Light), Rooksha(Dry), Teekshna(Piercing)
  • Taste conversation after digestion – Katu(Pungent)
  • Veerya(Potency) – Ushna(Hot)
  • Effects on Tridosha - Balances Vata and Kapha Dosha but increases Pitta dosha
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  • Kapha Vinashini – balances Kapha dosha, useful to relieve excess sputum production
  • Krumidosha, Krumihara – Anti microbial, Tulsi plant is one of the best anti viral herbs of Ayurveda.
  • Ruchikrut– improves taste, relieves anorexia
  • Agnivardhini, Vahni Deepani – improves digestion strength
  • Tuvara – astringent
  • Tikta – bitter
  • Hrudya – acts as cardiac tonic, congenial for heart, useful to relieve chole...........................read more


Some important properties of Tulsi:


• Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. 

• Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of ‘elixir of life’ and believed to promote longevity.

• Traditionally, O. sanctum L. is taken in many forms, as herbal tea, dried power or fresh leaf.

• Basil has antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties comparable to diaz...........................read more



Uses, Remedies, Benefits and Application

1) Basil’s fresh leaves are crushed to extract juice. Two drops of this juice is put into both nostrils on empty stomach. This helps to relieve sinusitis related headache.


2) Pour one cup of boiling water into a teapot. Add 12 to 15 Tulsi leaves, two pieces of lemon grass (green tea), and12 to 15 mint leaves. Allow to brew for 15 minutes and strain. Add lemon juice and honey to improve the taste. Drink this decoction every morning on an empty stomach.It stimulates digestion, purifies the blood, and imparts afeeling of freshness.




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3) Fungal Infections (ring worm) - Take 10 fresh leaves of holy basil and extract juice. Mix a pinch of Neem/Turmeric powder to this and apply over the affected skin area. Do this for 10 days. Here antifungal properties of Tulsi helps to reduce fungal infections.

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4) Tulsi arka(liquid preparation obtained by the distillation) is useful in cough, cold, dyspnea, hiccups, and also helps with sore throat, bronchitis, bronchial asthma and malaria. Its intake naturally increase Immunity.


5) 6-12 ml of juice of Holy Basil mixed with 1-3 grams of black pepper powder is very beneficial in the treatment of recurrent fevers.

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6) Hoarse voice and Laryngitis : extract the juice of 8-10 Tulsi leaves. Mix it with 1 spoon honey and take it    OR    Take 6-8 Basil leaves along with 2 pepper grains and a pinch of rock salt. Chew them and slowly suck the juice.

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7) The decoction prepared by mixing honey, ginger and Tulsi leaves is quite helpful incombating bronchitis, influenza and asthma.


8) Stomach Problems : Stomach problems like acidity, constipation and flatulence can also be treated with Tulsi leaves. Tulsi maintains the digestive and make proper bowel movement. 

It naturally increases your stomach’s defense by:

Decreasing stomach acid


9)Herbal tea : Tulsi with licorice, lemon grass and Ginger.

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9) Daurgandhyahara – chewing one or two holy basil leaves daily helps to relieve bad breath issue. 


10) Grind 125 grams of Tulsi leaves in a mortar to a paste.Cook this paste in two kilograms of Tulsi juice to which one kilogram of seasame oil has been added. Continueboiling till all the water is boiled away. Then cool the oil,strain it and store in a glass bottle. This oil is very useful inthe treatment of skin diseases 



11) Prepare tulsi and ginger juice and take one spoonful of these extracts daily for healing up cramps and stomach ache.
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13) Tulsi has the power to fight bacteria in your mouth that lead to dental issues, such as cavities, plaque, tartar and bad breath. Tulsi leaves acts as a mouth freshener.  It has astringent properties which make the gums hold the teeth tighter, thereby keeping them from falling.


14) For itching rashes, tulsi leaves are made into paste and applied over the skin.


15)  Tulsi's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, which includes activity against a range of human and animal pathog...........................read more



Notes

  • Tulsi can control blood glucose levels.
  • It protects your eyes from environmental damage and free radicals.
  • Few olden times Tulsi was usllent to store the food grains by adding dried Tulsi leaf in the grain. 


Side effects

  • Excess use or over-dosage may cause increased burning sensation.
  • People with excessive hunger, burning sensation, bleeding disorders, heavy periods, nasal bleeding, and with Pitta Body type should avoid prol...........................read more 




Different types of tulsi

> There are 15 different varieties
> There are commonly three
types of Tulsi that are considered the most
i.e. Ocimum tenuiflorum (Krishna tulsi),
Ocimum sanctum (Rama Tulsi) and Ocimum
gratissimum (Vana Tulsi)

1) RAMA TULSI (OCIMUM SANCTUM)          
2)KRISHNA TULSI (OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM)

3)AMRITA TULSI (OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM)

4)VANA TULSI (OCIMUM GRATISSUM)

5)SWEET BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM)

6)THAI BASIL (OCIMUM THYRSIFLORA)
7)PURPLE BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM)
8)LEMON BASIL (OCIMUM CITRIODORUM)
9)VIETNAMESE BASIL (OCIMUM CINNAMON)
10)AMERICAN BASIL (OCIMUM AMERICANUM)
11)AFRICAN BLUE BASIL (OCIMUM KILIMANDSCHARICUM)
12)Green ruffles basil
13)Cardinal basil
14) Greek basil
15)Spicy globe basil



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1) NCBI
2) PUBMED
3) Wikipedia
5) spices board of India
6) nutrition today Iww journal
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