What is Tulsi?
Tulsi leaves is also named Holy Basil - it is an Indian medicinal plant with a long, several-thousand-year-old tradition in Indian Ayurveda.
Tulsi is called "the incomparable", "queen of medicinal plants" and "Elixir of life" due to its diverse applications in India. Because of the amazing benefits that Tulsi provides - which we will explore in the article further, Tulsi is considered to be "holy" and is worshiped in temples as well.
Indian basil or Tulsi plant is found in everyone's balcony in India. The European basil (Ocimum basilicum), however, differs from the Indian Tulsi. Holy Basil or Tulsi comes from the plant Ocimum tenuiflorum, which is known as Holy Basil, Tulsi or Holy Basil. In contrast to the native natural plant, the Indian basil herb grows persistently, reaches higher growth sizes and thrives especially in tropical Asia. The contained essential oil and its royal taste have been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda medicine.
According to the Vishnu belief (highest Vedic deity), the Tulsi plant is considered the vegetable form of God. Tulsi basil gives people faith, health and longevity. The Ayurvedic remedy often stands in gardens and patios, as a spiritual center and place of prayer. This place of honor owes the Tulsi herb its special basil ingredients. In addition to essential oil and precious eugenol, Indian basil contains flavonoids and tannins. Tulsi is also considered to be an indispensable component of Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
It is said that even the ancient Egyptians used the Holy Basil as a healing and ritual plant. Pharaohs were given the holy basil herb to protect their demons. Nowadays, the basil plant is one of the most popular spices in the world.
Why is Holy Basil / Tulsi special?
In most of the countries, especially in India Tulsi or the Holy Basil is used as an Ayurvedic remedy. The sacred Indian basil herb for well-being is considered the queen of all the basil species in the Ayurveda healing teachings.
In addition, the herb is used daily to consume fresh, to prepare a tea from it or to spice up the various foods. The basil species are more than just a spice, which is considered a salt substitute, because the plant has many healing effects, strengthens the immune system and is used, for example, to promote digestion .
What does Tulsi /Holy Basil help with?
Tulsi has a variety of health benefits and is used in all inflammatory acute diseases, such as colds, fever (including malaria), sore throat, cough, bronchitis, kidney stones, heart problems, stomach pain, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, etc.
Considering all the benefits Tulsi provides, just give it a try and see if it can help you solve any of your health problem.
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