Powerful Health Benefits Of Tulsi – The Queen of all Herbs
The most commonly known and popular in any Indian home is the Tulsi plant. It has been one of the important herbs for various treatments in ancient Ayurveda. A humble herb with so many benefits. No wonder Tulsi or the Holy basil has many names for it, like “The Incomparable One,” “Mother Medicine of Nature” and “The Queen of Herbs,” and is revered as an “Elixir of life”. Interestingly, this Indian herb needs no introduction, from being an inseparable part of religious rituals and customs to being an important medicinal herb, a healing balm for body, mind and spirit. Tulsi also is known as Holy Basil has been a part of our day-to-day life.
Types of Tulsi
Tulsi or the holy basil belong to the family of the Lamiaceae and have a wide range of species within themselves. All the tulsi types contain eugenol and the smell and taste of clove. It’s hard to believe but the fact is that there are over 150 varieties of Tulsi across the world.
The four popular types under holy basil found mostly in India are:
Green Tulsi (Holy Basil)
It is one of the most commonly available variants of Tulsi also known as Holy Basil. According to religious beliefs, planting Tulsi and worshipping it brings prosperity and happiness in the family. There are several types of Holy Basils.
Rama Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum):
Ram Tulsi or the green leaf tulsi has a characteristic fragrance. Crushing its leaves between the palms releases a stronger fragrance than other varieties of Tulsi, commonly seen in most Indian households and used for religious purposes.
Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum):
Also known as the Purple leaf tulsi, it is famous for its peppery, crisp taste and clove-like aroma. It is known to be beneficial to treat throat infections, respiratory system, nasal lesions and skin diseases.
Amrita Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum):
Amrita tulsi is like a mix of Rama and Krishna Tulsi- the leaves are green but the stem is purplish.
Vana Tulsi (Ocimum Gratissimum):
It is a woody type perennial plant with light green leaves with an aromatic smell of lemon. The strong antioxidant activity of Vana Tulsi slows down the ageing process.
The Medeterrian Basil also known as the Sweet Basil is found across the world mostly in Asia, Europe, America and Africa. Other varieties of Basil around the world are the culinary types of basil used in popular Thai and Italian cuisine. Some of them are:
- Lemon basil
- Greek Basil
- Thai Basil
- Mexican Basil
- Lettuce leaf Basil
- Christmas Basil
- American basil
- African blue basil
- Italian genovese basil
Health Benefits of Tulsi
- Many common ailments like fever, common cold, sore throat, mouth infections, headaches etc can be treated using Tulsi.
It has anti-microbial and anti-allergic property, so it is extremely useful for treating bacterial and fungal infections as well as immunological disorders like allergies and asthma. - Tulsi has proven to be useful in treating Heart disorders and diabetes as it helps in reducing the cholesterol level in the body.
- It is also known to have shown positive responses when used by patients suffering from kidney stones and bronchial disorders.
- Having natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties, it is a natural remedy very useful for multiple skin problems and conditions.
- Wonder herb Tulsi has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries in Ayurveda to support immunity, stress response, anti-ageing, and the body’s natural detoxification process.
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How to Incorporate Tulsi into your Life:
Tulsi is a rich source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties that have numerous health benefits and help you lead a holistic lifestyle. Let’s find out how we can incorporate tulsi in our lives and enjoy its benefits.
Tulsi leaves in raw form:
The best way to use Tulsi is to chew the leaves raw. This helps relieve symptoms of cold, flu, and helps in maintaining oral and dental health. Pounded Tulsi leaves or Tulsi extract can be applied on the skin, thereby utilizing its antioxidant properties. Tulsi leaves soaked in water overnight can be used as an eyewash to stir yourself free from eye disorders. Tulsi can also be used as a dressing in meals, in fact, it is used in many exotic dishes of Thai cuisine.
Quick peek at how to make tulsi tea:
Tea brewed with a few Tulsi leaves can be consumed 2-3 times a day to get rid of sore throat. It can be added in herbal tea along with ginger and honey, which is the type of tea we sip to get rid of the stubborn flu. This pandemic having therapeutic teas like tulsi herbal tea seems to be one of the remedies to increase immunity.
Recipe:
- Boil 1 cup of water and pour it over 1 tsp of fresh tulsi leaves.
- 1/2 tsp of dried tulsi leaves, or 1/3 tsp of tulsi powder.
- Cover the water in a pot or mug and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Then strain the leaves, add honey if desired, and enjoy. Rejuvenate and explore herbal tea.
Tulsi powder and supplements:
Tulsi leaves can be dried and powdered for storage, used for cosmetic and skin therapies or made into pills as a supplement and used accordingly.
Tulsi drops:
One of the easiest ways of boosting your immunity is taking tulsi drops in water every day. Tulsi drops can be added to your tea, rice, soup, curry, anything. As the drops are concentrated extracts from different types of tulsi leaves it is advisable to consult your physician to find out the dosage to be consumed.
Tulsi Juice:
Tulsi extracts along with other herbs and spices like ginger, giloy, turmeric, makes a perfect combination to be consumed for various health benefits.
Aryan Herbals products
Aryan Herbals are passionate about the products we have. We ensure that herbal products are 100% natural with optimum safety and premium quality. We have a wide range of Tulsi base products. Some of them are
Aryan Tulsi (Holy Basil) Powder:
Tulsi or holy basil is an important herb in the Ayurvedic system. It is believed to help fight common colds, bronchitis, diarrhoea, stomach disorders, headaches, etc. It has anti-inflammatory properties and may help to improve cognitive function. It is also believed to help with diabetes and blood sugar imbalance.
Aryan Panch Tulsi (Holy Basil) Drops:
Aryan Herbals Tulsi (Basil) Drops are made of pure extracts from the five types of Herbal Tulsi, based on the Ancient Indian Ayurvedic system. Believed to help maintain blood sugar level which is already in the normal range. It also helps provide prevention against fever, cold and respiratory disorders.
Aryan Tulsi (Holy Basil) Juice:
Tulsi is considered to be a powerful tonic to help maintain vitality and promote health. Widely known to be rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Phyto-nutrients and essential oils, it’s an excellent antioxidant, believed to help protect against free radicals.
So what are you waiting to plant a Tulsi in your backyard you never knoImportw you will have a treasure chest of health benefits which you can reap from this humble Herb.
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