The Holy Basil-Tulsi, Seeds, Leaves And Oil

Latin Name: Ocimum Sanctum

The holy basil is called Tulsi in India.

Tulsi is looked upon as a sacred plant in India. The plant is venerated and worshipped daily in Hindu families, and grown even today in most of the hindu households. Temples have a tulsi plant in their premises.

Tulsi plant is a herb used for medicinal purposes in Ayurveda. It is hot by nature.Therefore reduce tulsi consumption in summer.

Basil benefis in the following health conditions:

• High Cholesterol and Obesity,
• Constipation, Acidity, Gas, Colitis,
• Prostrate problems, Mental Retardation,
• Colds, Flu, Sinusitis and Recurring Fever,
• Asthma & Allergy,
• Headache,Migraine
• Leucoderma
• Broken bones

For Remaining Healthy

Grind 6 Tulsi leaves. Take this with 1 spoon honey once a day. It improves immunity against various diseases .

Leucoderma

Apply Tulsi oil 2-3 times a day on the affected areas.

Method to make Tulsi oil

Take a small whole tulsi plant along with the roots.Grind the whole plant coarsely and add 500 ml water and 500 ml of Sesame oil.Simmer this on low heat till the water evaporates and only oil remains.Strain out the tulsi. Tulsi oil is ready for use after cooling.

Cough & Bronchitis

Take 7 tulsi leaves coarsely cut. and add 5 coarsely ground cloves . Add 100 ml water to this and simmer on low heat till 50 ml water remains.Strain this in a cup add rock salt to taste. Drink this hot.

Indigestion

Take 20 tulsi leaves, 5 whole black peppercorns. Chew both together after meals.It relieves indigestion.

Hiccups

To 12 grams tulsi juice add 6 grams honey. Mix this and drink. It stops hiccups.

Nosebleed

Putting 4 drops of tulsi juice in the affected nostril stops bleeding.

Ear Pain & Difficulty in Hearing

Warm some tulsi juice. Put 4 drops in the affected ear.Stops pain. If there is discharge from the ear, continue this for some days.

Giddiness/Sunstroke

Add 5 drops tulsi juice and 1 teaspoon sugar in half a cup of water. Drink this to stop giddiness and prevent heatstroke.

Strength Improver

After morning ablutions, take 5 leaves of tulsi and chew and swallow them with water.It increase strength and memory.

Tulsi juice 8 drops mixed with water and drunk daily improves muscle strength and makes bones strong.

Boil seeds of tulsi in milk. Add sugar and drink. This increases strength.

Digestive System

Grind fresh tulsi leaves.Add water and consume. It relieves indigestion. Consumption of 5 tulsi leaves everyday helps in digesting food faster.

Water Purification

Dropping a few tulsi leaves in water purifies the water.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this hub is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or embarking on a new health regime.