TULSI

Introduction:

Tulsi is one of the most commonly and widely used herb in Ayurveda and many Indian home remedies due to its healing power. Its essential oils are used to treat number of ailments. You will find this herb in almost every household in India. Shrubs are two to three feet in height. Found in two varieties, Black and white. One with Black leaves is more beneficial in Ayurvedic treatment.

Uses:

1. Cures fever: Oils in Tulsi has germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that cures all types of fevers. A person suffering from fever is asked to have decoction made of tulsi leaves.

2. Skin Diseases: On various skin diseases like eczema, acne, pimple crushed leaves may be applied.

3. Insect Bites: Used as insect repellant and in treating insect bites.

4. Respiratory disorders: Tulsi relieves coughs, cold, and other respiratory disorders including chronic and acute bronchitis. Tulsi tea may be taken regularly.

5. Disorders of eyes: Tulsi leaves drops are used to cure night blindness and other eye disorders.

6. Relieves Headache: Used to relieve Headache, migraine pain and sinus pressure.

7. Vomiting: Tulsi leaves drops are used to relieve vomiting sensation.

8. Digestion: Tulsi drops with black pepper relieves gas.

9. Relieves stress: Tulsi tea is natural remedy for anxiety.

10. Urinary disorders:  Regulates uric acid levels in body thereby prevents formation of kidney stones.

Tulsi Tea: Add Tulsi leaves in one glass of water. Boil it till half the water is evaporated. Use this decoction for various ailments.