You can find Holy Basil plant or Tulsi plant in almost every home in India. The tradition of worshipping Tulsi has been going on in Hinduism since centuries. Tulsi plant is sacred as well as full of medicinal properties. Therefore, since ancient times, basil leaves have also been used in Ayurveda for the treatment of many diseases. Besides that, there are numerous uses of tulsi and today we are going to discuss the valuable benefits of tulsi leaves. And these are as follows:
Ensures the heart works perfectly
Tulsi leaves are incredibly beneficial for your heart health due to the unique composition of its essential oil, containing eugenol, camphor, flavonoids, nerol, and various terpenes. Tulsi leaves cures cardiovascular diseases. Along with this, it also controls cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Chewing a couple of leaves of tulsi on an empty stomach each day can both counteract and secure any heart infirmities. It is one of the major uses of tulsi leaves.Â
Cures a headache
Tulsi eases headaches caused due to sinusitis, allergies, cold or even migraines. It has pain-relieving and decongestant properties, that resolve the root cause of the problem. If you are often troubled by the problem of headache, then put one or two drops of basil oil in your nose. Putting this oil in the nose provides relief in chronic headaches and other diseases associated with the head. Alternatively, you could plunge a towel in plain warm water and add a few drops of tulsi extract to the towel for immediate relief.
Uses of tulsi in relieving headache
Cures fever
Tulsi has extremely powerful antibiotic, antibacterial, germicidal and fungicidal properties that help in relieving fevers. Having a decoction made of tulsi leaves is beneficial in the treatment of fever. Drinking this decoction twice a day for 2 to 3 days can subside fever and cough and cold immediately. You can also take about 15-20 basil leaves and boil them. Now strain the water and add 1 teaspoon of crushed ginger in it and boil until the solution gets reduced to half. Add a little honey and drink this tea twice a day for three days to get relief from cold and cough.
Beats diabetes
Basil leaves have properties that control hypoglycemic level. Chewing Tulsi leaves reduces your blood sugar level and thus relieves you from the troubles caused by diabetes. Tulsi leaves contain antioxidants and essential oils, which are made of eugenol, methyl chavicol, and gamma-caryophyllene. All these elements together help the insulin accumulating and releasing cells to function properly. Another advantage is that the antioxidants present in the leaves remove the oxidative stress-related side effects.Â
Recuperates respiratory conditions
Tulsi has antitussive (relieves the cough), immunomodulatory (to enhance the immunity) and expectorant properties (removes mucus from the chest), that make it an incredible help for colds, coughs and other respiratory issues including chronic and acute bronchitis. Another incredible property of this leaf is that it has antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. It additionally alleviates blockage since it contains compounds like camphene, eugenol, and cineole in its essential oils.Â
Beats stress
Tulsi helps support healthy cortisol (stress hormone) levels by mitigating stress. This hormone regulates and controls the influence of many of the physical and emotional changes that occur in the body in response to stress. The leaf likewise has capable adaptogen properties (otherwise called anti-stress operators). It helps soothe the nerves, directs blood circulation and beats free radicals that are developed due to stress. Individuals who have the high-stress occupations can chew around 12 leaves of tulsi twice a day to beat stress naturally.Â
Tulis leaves can help in stress management
Dissolves kidney stones
The holy basil being an extraordinary diuretic and detoxifier is incredible for the kidneys. Tulsi decreases the uric acid levels in the blood and cleanses the kidneys. The increased level of uric acid is the main reason why kidney stones are formed. To get rid of kidney stones one must have the juice of tulsi leaves with honey, each day for six months to help wash out the stone from the kidney.
Breats cancer
The breast cancer and oral cancer (caused because of chewing tobacco) can be prevented with solid anti-oxidant and anti-cancer-causing properties that are found in tulsi leaves. Various studies have shown that Tulsi can repair and regenerate the cells damaged due to the exposure to radiation and oxidation demonstrating its immense potential at destroying the pre-cancerous lesions.
Helps in quitting smoking
Tulsi leaves are the best way to quit smoking. Ayurveda depends vigorously on Tulsi leaves as a smoking cessation weapon. Keep a few leaves with you and chew it at whatever point the desire to smoke emerges. If you smoke after chewing the leaves, it’ll make your throat burn, hence eliminating your urge to smoke. This is one of the most shocking yet valuable uses of tulsi leaves.
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Keeps your skin glowing
The holy basil has intense purifying properties. At the point when eaten raw, it decontaminates the blood giving the skin a natural glow, and keeps acne and blemishes at bay. Its antibacterial and antifungal properties are exceptionally powerful in keeping your skin healthy.Â
Therefore, we can say that there are numerous uses of Tulsi leaves and they act as a panacea for many diseases including respiratory diseases, fever, asthma and lung disease. Ayurvedic doctors say that this herb can also cure troublesome skin conditions like those caused because of ringworms and even leucoderma. Aside from this, it helps in lessening itchiness of the scalp and decreases hair fall.