tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Benefits and Uses


tulsi/ Botanical Name : Ocimum tenuiflorum




Family: Lamiaceae
Order: Lamiales
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Basil
Kingdom: Plantae

Holy basil, (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also called tulsi or tulasi, flowering plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae) grown for its aromatic leaves. Holy basil is native to the Indian subcontinent and grows throughout Southeast Asia. The plant is widely used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, often as an herbal tea for a variety of ailments, and is considered sacred in Hinduism. It is also used as a culinary herb with a pungent flavour that intensifies with cooking. It is reminiscent of clove, Italian basil (Ocimum basilicum), and mint and has a peppery spiciness. It is considered an agricultural weed and an invasive species in some areas outside its native range.



Tulsi: Benefits and Uses




Ayurveda has been very supportive in our life since ancient times and its effect has not diminished with the changing times. In today's era, Ayurveda is recognized as much as it was before. Among the various herbs of Ayurveda, the herb Tulsi has also been included which is considered to be quite sacred compared to other herbs. We can use Tulsi in various ways and its benefits are also considered quite. We can use the herb named Tulsi along with other adaptogenic herbs to counter the stress arising in our body. Today, Tulsi has been given the most appropriate status in Ayurvedic medicine in most countries and most people have started applying for this medicine in their homes. Tulsi is widely used in Ayurvedic herbal teas and other mixtures.

Has its benefits.
Tulsi is used to cure various diseases and their symptoms since ancient times. There are various benefits of using Tulsi as it is considered highly pure and fruitful compared to all herbs and some people are also called the queen of herbs. So let's have a look at the benefits from this.

  1. The first Tulsi benefit is that people who have asthma, colds, cough, flu, sore throat and any type of respiratory diseases or have symptoms, then this herb can give you relief.

  2. Regular basil intake works to control cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Doing this reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and other related diseases. People who have an excessive headache can also be treated with this herb. And the problem of sleep can be solved by its regular intake.

  3. One of the many benefits of tulsi is that it is used to treat indigestion intestinal parasites, ulcer vomiting, menstrual cramps. Basil's help can be taken to prevent and reduce the pain in the kidneys whose stones. Use tulsi tea to relieve joint pain.

  4. Most people have diabetes problem, so if you want to resort to Ayurvedic herbs then using Tulsi is an appropriate option for this. Because it helps maintain blood sugar levels and can promote efficient processing of carbohydrates and fats. One of the benefits of using tulsi is that it eliminates harmful bacteria in the mouth, which clears teeth and breathes.

How to use it.
After reading the above benefits, the next question now arises is that of Tulsi uses. That is, how should we use tulsi. Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogenic herb in Ayurvedic herbs that we use to reduce stress and increase energy. Use of tulsi reduces asthma attacks from becoming more severe and may promote detoxification. If we talk about herbal products, the contribution of tulsi is found in all herbal substances. Many of our politicians also use Tulsi to improve their health and also consider it as a holy medicine. Of all the tulsi uses, it is highly used to make herbal tea or we can also use dry tulsi powder by using it. There are three types of Tulsi commonly known as Rama Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi and Vanna Tulsi. Now if we close this category according to its effect, then Krishna Tulsi is considered more effective for health than other Tulsi. After Krishna Tulsi, Rama Tulsi and then finally Tulsi are included because there is less power in Tulsi but sometimes we can mix it with other types of Tulsi too for pleasing taste.




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