We are going to narrate the top health benefits and uses of Tulsi. There is a saying that where there is a Tulsi plant, disease fears to roam there. In Hindu mythology, it is said that a Tulsi plant drives the devil away from the house. Whether it drives the devil away or not it really drives many dangerous diseases. Indian Tulsi patta, what’s English name is Basil leaves, has the greatest herbal value.
Before discussing about Health benefits and uses of Tulsi, we are elaborating on the essential elements of Tulsi, which are found in the holy Basil’s leaves.
Properties that provide health benefits of Tulsi :
Holy Tulsi contains several active properties with documented anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant, including Eugenol, Urosilic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Epigenin, etc.[1] Urosilic acid helps to prevent cancer and pain. Test tube examination results show that Ursolic acid is a powerful inhibitor of the (Arachidonic acid) COX-2 enzyme. So it could help to relieve pain and be a powerful action against inflammation. Rosmarinic acid is also found in Rosemary, which also has inflammatory properties.
Some other constituents of Tulsi are oleanolic Acid, Carvacrol, linalool, ß-elemene (c.11.0%), and germacrene D (about 2%).[2] , ß-carypyllene (about 8%) and so on.
Now it is time to explain the health benefits and uses of Tulsi.
Many kinds of Health Benefits and Uses of Tulsi:
In the realm of Ayurveda, the health benefits and uses of Tulsi are a talked of discussion. A thousand years ago, the name of Tulsi was mentioned in the Charaka Samhita.[3] The holy Basil or Tulsi has many uses. It is very beneficial to health because of its action. It acts as a Demulcent, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Expectorant, Anticatarrhal, Antispasmodic, anthelmintic, Diaphoretic, febrifuge, nervine, adaptogen, immunostimulant, digestive, laxative, etc.
The use of Holy basil can be explained in two terms
- internal usage.
- External usage
1. Internal Usage of Tulsi:
Internal usage refers to the consumption of holy basil (Tulsi) by taking it into the body directly. This includes consuming the leaves, flowers, branches, or seeds. The method of intake may vary, and Tulsi is often combined with other ingredients like ginger, honey, sugar, salt, cloves, or hot water. The health benefits of consuming Tulsi internally are remarkable. Some of them are:
i) Health Benefits and Uses of Tulsi for the Digestive System:
Tulsi offers outstanding benefits for the digestive system. Its antispasmodic properties are effective in relieving spasms, colic, bloating, and gas.
For nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting, crush four Tulsi leaves, mix them with one teaspoon of honey, and add a small piece of ginger. Consume this mixture. Within five minutes, you’ll likely feel relief.
Tulsi’s digestive, laxative, and anthelmintic properties help alleviate abdominal pain and eliminate intestinal worms. Its mild laxative effect also contributes to its anti-ulcer action in the stomach, reducing the effects of peptic acid and irritation from certain medications.
Its antioxidant properties help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, offering protection against stomach cancer.
ii) Uses of Tulsi for the Respiratory System:
One of the most effective benefits of Tulsi is its ability to clear the respiratory tract. Those seeking a natural remedy for respiratory issues should consider Tulsi, which is beneficial both when used internally and externally.
Tulsi’s healing power lies in its combination of decongestant, antispasmodic, and expectorant actions. This extraordinary combination helps treat conditions such as:
To treat pneumonia, prepare an effective herbal cough syrup. Combine:
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50 mg dried Tulsi leaves
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25 mg ginger
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15 mg black pepper (golmorich)
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10 mg small cardamom (white elaichi)
Boil these ingredients in 400 ml of water until it reduces to 200 ml. Add a little sugar and drink twice a day. Herbalists claim a 99.98% success rate in curing pneumonia with this remedy.
People who consume Tulsi regularly are grateful for this powerful herb. Its antimicrobial properties help in the recovery of asthma patients.
Holy basil, or Tulsi, is effective against harmful microorganisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus, mucus-related bacteria, and Mycoplasma tuberculosis. This demonstrates how truly vital this herb is to our health.
The health benefits and uses of tulsi know no bounds in respiratory system healing. General cough, acute cough, nasal bacteria infection, sinusitis, and mucosal attacks in maxillary all are curable by taking tulsi tea.
Regularly taking tulsi tea enhances our protective power of the cell against cough. It helps to give up smoking. After giving up smoking, if anyone wants to be free, they can apply tulsi tea.
The tulsi tea can be prepared at home. Just dry the tulsi leaves, add ginge,r and boil in water. Now filter it and take the red tulsi tea. If you do not have diabetes, add sugar and a small amount of honey to it.
Tulsi tea is a very useful herb for our respiratory system. It is suggested that the pied piper, singer, even a speech deliverer, and a lecturer can apply it to get a god gifted sweet and fresh voice. In order to cure a sore throat, tulsi tea works miraculously. In addition, all other health benefits of tulsi, such as anti-cancer, good digestion, kidney stones removing, reducing blood pressure, etc., are also attainable from tulsi tea. A video of Sooraj Mohan about health benefits and uses of tulsi tea is given bellow:
https://youtu.be/zKtqahDO_i4
The Tulsi plant, also known as holy basil, is unique in that it produces oxygen for 24 hours a day. It not only helps protect the environment but also supports our health by guarding the body against many diseases. In a world increasingly affected by global warming, Tulsi stands out as a natural ally in combating the harmful effects of pollution and unwanted gases.
Plant Tulsi everywhere. Drink Tulsi tea regularly. Keep yourself and your family healthy with the power of this remarkable herb. Thanks to its incredible health benefits and versatile uses, Tulsi will always remain one of the most treasured plants.
In Health Benefits and Uses of Tulsi (The Holy Basil) – Part I, we explored just a portion of what Tulsi has to offer. In Part II, we’ll dive deeper into its top health benefits, including its external applications. So stay tuned to our webpage, and don’t forget—you’re always welcome to share your thoughts and leave your comments!
1. User's Guide to Natural & Safe Pain Relief p-67
By Kenneth Frank
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3. NIIR Board, National Institute of Industrial Research (India) (2004). Compendium of Medicinal Plants. 2004. National Institute of Industrial Research. p. 320. ISBN 978-81-86623-80-0.