Tulsi plant, also called as Holy Basil is an symbol of Hindu Religion Tradition and is worshipped in early morning and evening by large number of peoples. This plant have lots on medicinal uses.
Some uses of Tulsi Leaves:
1) Tulsi leaves are nerve tonic and it also sharpens your memory.
2) While fever and common cold, The juice of tulsi leaves are very effective in bringing down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water can be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one has to keep taking sip of cold water. In children, this process is very effective in bringing down the temperature.
3) Tulsi is very important ingredient of many Ayurvedic cough syrups. Chewing of Tulsi leaves relieves from cold and flu.
4) Water boiled with Tulsi leaves can also be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used to gargle.
5) Basil leaves has huge effect on the kidney. In case of kidney stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6-7 months it will expel the stone via the urinary tract.
6) Tulsi leaves has a very beneficial effect in cardiac problems and the weakness resulting from them. It helps in reducing level of blood cholesterol.
7) The leaves are quite effective for mouth ulcers and infections in the mouth. Chewing few tulsi leaves can cure these conditions.
8) The herb is preventive and curative from insect bites or stings. Juices are applied on the affected parts.
9) Tulsi juice is very beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It somewhat helps in the treatment of Leucoderma.
10) The herb is very useful in teeth disorders. It is also mixed with mustered oil to make a paste used as toothpaste. This toothpaste is very good for maintaining dental health and for massaging the gums.
11) Tulsi leaves are used to make medicines of head ache. Leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on forehead. It gives relief from heat and provide coolness.
12) Tulsi juice is one of the best remedy for night blindness patient which is generally caused due to deficiency of Vitamin A. It also helps cure sore eyes.
13) Tulsi is one of those many herbs that help to control blood sugar level. It reduces the sugar levels by causing a sudden or drastic drop.
Holy Basil has endless value. Use it and get cured….