Benefits of TULSI (Holy Basil)

Benefits of TULSI (Holy Basil)

Tulsi (Holi Basil)

Tulsi is considered as a sacred or holy plant in Hindu religion can be found in almost every house of Hindus in India

The scientific name of Tulsi is Ocimum sanctum. It has many varieties

Tulsi has two main benefits

1.    It act as an air purifier.

2.    It has many medicinal property.

HOW TULSI ACTS AS AN AIR PURIFIER

It is considered that the Tulsi release oxygen 24 hrs but the fact is that Tulsi release oxygen for 20 hrs and for remaining 4 hrs it releases ozone but yes still we get oxygen 24 hrs from tulsi how?

here Tulsi has longer duration of photosynthesis i.e. 20 hrs so it release Oxygen i.e. O₂ for 20 hrs and in 4 hrs it release Ozone i.e. O₃.

In warmer condition Ozone disassociate and produce Molecular Oxygen i.e. O₂ and nascent oxygen or free radical i.e. (O) so ultimately we get oxygen from Tulsi for 24 hrs.

The nascent oxygen or free radical is highly reactive and it reacts with every pollutants and oxidize that pollutant due to which that pollutant is no longer act as pollutant.

Now you know Tulsi gives us 24 hrs O₂ and also neutralize the air pollutants so that is why Tulsi act as an Air Purifier.

MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF TULSI

Tulsi in a tea can cure throat infection.

Oil extracted from Tulsi used in making ear drops.

Juice prepared from Tulsi leaves is quite helpful in treatment of cough, cold and bronchitis.

Tulsi has antifungal, antibacterial properties.

Tulsi leaves are also believed to have antidepressant properties.

Tulsi leaves are the good source of Vit-A, Vit-C and Zinc.

Tulsi leaves prevent oral ulcers can also be used during fever.

The medicinal value of Tulsi can reduce Arthritis, Diabetes and kidney stones.

WHY TULSI LEAVES SHOULD NOT BE CHEWED?

Apart from Vit-A, Vit-C and Zinc Tulsi leaves also have high concentration of Mercury (Hg). So when we chew Tulsi leaves Mercury release and it damages our teeths by damaging the enamel of our tooth.

SO HOW TO TAKE TULSI LEAVE?

Just keep some Tulsi leaves in your mouth and after few minute simply swallow it.

4 major verities of Tulsi associated with Ayurveda

1.  Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)

2.  Krishna or Shyam Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

3.  Amrita Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

4. Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissum)