Friday 12 April 2013

HERBAL AYURVEDIC HOLY BASIL (TULSI)

Tulsi (Holy Basil) is a reincarnation of God as an herbal Ayurvedic single herb for saving mankind from sufferings and miseries. Holy Basil may be beneficial in respiratory tract infections because it is considered to have anti inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-microbial and anti-allergic properties. Here top medicinal uses of Tulsi.


1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.

2. Fever & Common Cold :  In Ayurvedic the leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature.

3. Coughs: In Ayurvedic Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic Herbal cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.

4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.

5. Respiratory Disorder: In Ayurvedic herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.

6. Kidney Stone: In Ayurvedic Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.

7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.

8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, Ayurvedic herbal basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.

9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.

10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.




Supplement Facts


Serving Size One Capsule
Serving per container 60
Each 400 mg Capsule Contains
Amount Per Serving % DV
Holy Basil leaves extract                                200 mg+
Holy Basil leaves powder                              200 mg+
((Ocimum sanctum)
(Standardized to contain 7% Tannins = 28 mg)
(0.5% Urosolic acid = 2 mg)
+ Daily Value not established


Suggested use:


- Helps in maintaining a strong immune system
- Supports normal Lung functions
- Acts as an antioxidant agent
- Supports normal blood sugar level



1 comment:

  1. Awesome benefits of tulsi! This information is really helpfull. Ayurvedic products and diet offer great health benefits and I like your concern in the post which is very useful for us. Way2Herbal

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