Introduce of Basial/Tulasi.
English: Holy basil, or tulasi
Bangla name : tulasi,
Scientific name: Ocimum Sanctum
Holy basilis/tulasi a medicinal plant. Tulsi means incomparable. The basil plant is a fragrant plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is revered by the Hindu community as a sacred plant. In the Brahmakaivartapurana, Tulsi is called 'Sitasvarupa', in the Skandapurana 'Lakshisvarupa', in the Charkasanghita it is called 'Vishnupriya', in the Rikveda it is called 'Kalyani'.
Binomial nomenclature: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Description of basil tree,
Basil is an evergreen shrub 2/3 feet tall with dense branches. The main stem is woody, the leaves are 2-4 inches long. The petals are grooved, 5 peduncles protrude from the apex of the branch and there are 10-20 umbrella-shaped flowers around each peduncle. 7 small flowers bloom at each level. Its leaves, flowers and fruits have a pungent odor.
Place of receipt Basil tree,
It is found almost everywhere in Bangladesh and India. It is more common in Hindu houses and is used in worship. It is cultivated commercially in India. The buds appear in July-August or November-December. They can be seen growing from the plains to the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of about 6,000 feet.
All the benefits of basil leaves,
Basil leaves, seeds, bark and roots are all very necessary. This medicinal basil works to cure various diseases. Medicines made with basil for lung weakness, cough, leprosy, shortness of breath, runny nose, skin disease, chest pain and asthma, measles, smallpox, worms, itching, low blood sugar, insect bites, earache, bronchitis, diarrhea and indigestion.
Let's know the benefits of basil leaves-
Stress
In most countries, basil is considered to be a wonderful medicine for relieving stress. In addition, this leaf contains anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory ingredients that can relieve fatigue and stress in the blink of an eye. Basil can lower cortisol levels in the body and relieve excess tension and stress. Normally when stress is reduced you will be able to work on any subject with perfect focus.
Weight Loss
Basil leaves can control both blood sugar levels and cholesterol so that you can easily get rid of weight gain. Lowering cortisol levels on it makes it easier to lose weight when your stress is relieved. A recent study found that taking a 250 mg capsule made with basil every day can seriously control obesity and lipid profile.
Dental Health
Basil can be used to make a variety of toothpastes and mouthwashes for teeth because it contains anti-bacterial ingredients. Also, it contains anti-microbial ingredients that help to get rid of any dental problems, gum problems and bad breath.
Eye Problems
Eyes can be easily affected by various problems such as itching, redness, itching, watery or cuticles, etc. The anti-inflammatory ingredients in basil help to alleviate all these eye problems. Basil leaves are even very effective in treating cataracts or vision problems.
Headache
Basil leaves have been playing an effective role in reducing headaches for many years. Mixing basil leaf juice or powdered herbal tea in different ways and drinking it twice a day reduces headaches in an instant.
Heart Health
Heart problems are on the rise, which is a major cause of death. Heart disease gives rise to hypertension, high blood pressure or cholesterol. Basil leaves can help prevent blood clots and prevent heart attacks. Basil leaves can also easily prevent other heart problems. Basil leaves are very useful in reducing cholesterol and fat.
Sore Throat
A pair of basil to reduce sore throat. Basil leaves are also very useful in reducing shortness of breath. Rose gargle boiled with a basil leaf cures sore throat in an instant.
Cancer
Basil leaves are very useful in preventing cancer. Basil leaves contain radioactive ingredients that kill tumor cells. The phytochemicals in basil leaves such as rosmarinic acid, myretinal, luteulin and epigenin are remarkably effective against cancer. Basil leaves are also very useful in removing the tumor cells that appear in the pancreas . Basil leaves are also very useful in preventing breast cancer.**
Blood Sugar / Diabetes
Basil leaves work to produce insulin for people with type 2 diabetes. Make it a habit to eat basil leaves before meals every day to reduce blood sugar levels. Basil acts as an anti-diabetic medicine (15), (18). The saponin, triterpinin and flavonoids in basil are very effective in preventing diabetes.
To reduce cold and cough
Basil leaves are a medicine for colds and coughs. If you have a cough, boil basil leaves, ginger and tea leaves in a pot of water every morning and drink it with honey and lemon. Get comfortable soon.
Prevents Hair Loss
Basil leaves strengthen the hair follicles and eliminate problems like hair loss. The main reason for this is the anti-microbial ingredients in basil leaves.
How to use?
Mix a few drops of coconut oil with a little basil leaf paste and apply on the scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash your hair with shampoo. This will strengthen the hair follicles, increase blood circulation to the scalp and gradually reduce the problem of hair loss.
Harmful side of Tulsi/basil leaves,
As beneficial as basil leaves are, in some cases it is better to avoid them. Here are just a few things to keep in mind-
During pregnancy or breastfeeding.
There is no harm in eating a little basil leaves during pregnancy or breastfeeding, but eating extra basil leaves can cause various complications. So it is better not to eat basil leaves at this time. In addition, excess basil leaves can cause infertility in women. So it is better to use a certain amount.
Bleeding problems
Excessive increase in blood flow to the body by eating extra basil leaves destroys the normal blood clotting tendency of the body. This can lead to excessive bleeding (28). Avoid basil leaves at that time, especially if you have any surgery or cut. In addition, you should stop eating basil leaves even two weeks before the surgery.
Low blood pressure
Excess potassium in basil leaves can lower blood pressure (28). So if you have low blood pressure, it is better not to eat basil leaves.
Advice,
Basically, there is no harm in basil leaves. However, it should be used knowing the side effects. If someone has any kind of allergic problem. It should be well cleaned as soon as it is used and care should be taken while using it with hot water.
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