Tulsi, also called Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in India.
Tulsi is considered as "The Queen of the Herbs"
Modern research has classified Tulsi as an adaptogenic herb.
Tulsi as "India's green tea," and even grew it in his back yard to steep and drink everyday.
Professor Marc Cohen is a long-time researcher and advocate for use of the herb. In 2014, he published a report in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, and his work recently spurred mainstream interest in Vogue India.
“Not just the leaves, every part of the tulsi plant is edible and medicinal,"
Each part of the Tulsi plant such as its seed, leaf and stem have medicinal benefits if consumed as they contain enormous amount of Vitamin A and B and also minerals like Calcium, Zinc and Iron .
There are 18 varieties of Holy basil:
a. Rama tulsi.
b Krishna tulsi.
c. Amrita tulsi.
d. Vana tulsi.
e. Sweet basil.
f. Thai basil.
g. Purple basil.
h. Lemon basil.
i. Vietnamese basil.
j. American basil.
k. African blue basil.
l. Italian Genovese basil.
m. Lettuce basil.
n. Green ruffle basil.
o. Cardinal basil.
p.Greek basil.
q. Spicy globe basil.
r. Summer long basil.
Scientific Name
Tulsi is known scientifically as Ocimum tenuiflorum.
Basil is known scientifically as Ocimum basilicum.
Alternative Names
Tulsi is also known as Holy basil, Tulasi.
Basil is also known as Sweet Basil, Saint Joseph’s Wort, Thai basil, mints.
Scientific Classification
Tulsi
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Genus: Ocimum
- Species: tenuiflorum
Basil
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Genus: Ocimum
- Species: basilicum
Tulsi Key Benefits:
1)The herb has enormous health benefits and prevents from all diseases
2)Acts as antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti inflammatory, anti allergic, antiviral, anti-disease and treats almost 200 diseases
3)Helps in retaining youth and prevents aging
4)It contains phytonutrient’s, carotene, magnesium, manganese, potassium, iron and copper which acts as a stress buster and mood elevator
5)Manages tension and anxiety
6)Acts as a tonic for heart
7)Provides relief from mosquito bites
8)Has antihistaminic properties.
9)It protects against pollen-induced brochospasms.
10)It is used in catarrh and bronchitis due to its varied pharmacological properties
11)It has restorative and spiritual properties.
12) The herb has been used for thousands of years to support a healthy response to stress, natural detoxification, increase stamina, endurance, and energy, and restore balance and harmony.
13) They help the body adapt to environmental, physical, and emotional stressors, support normal functions, and restore balance.
14) The leaves can be used to make a DIY mouthwash or hand sanitizer and various products ..Following are some images for use and medicinal benefits. Available on Various Sites like Amazon.com
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15) Tulsi plants have even been shown to detoxification properties. Detoxify environment and reduce air pollution .
16) They can also be added to a pesto sauce or sprinkled on top of a salad and many more benefits so helpful plant.
Tulsi and Turmeric powder used both simultaneously gives best results..
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