Basil or ‘Tulsi’ is an important symbol in the Hindu
religious tradition and it is worshiped by Hindus at large. It is also used
as a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments in Ayurveda. EXIN Yogi
Herbals brings for you the benefits of the holy basil.
Basil is used in both its fresh and dried forms. It
is used in Ayurveda to maintain and promote the long-term health of the
respiratory tract. Basil tea can help clear ‘Shleshma’ from the lungs and the respiratory track. It is also
used to settle stomach disorders and to enhance digestion. A mild natural sleep
aid, basil enhances the quality of sleep. Oil of basil promotes mental clarity.
The leaves of ‘Tulsi’ are used as a nerve tonic and they also
sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm
from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious
perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are
widely prevalent, taking basil leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive measure
against these diseases. Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as
drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used to gargle.
Basil has strengthening effects on the kidney. In case of
renal stone, the juice of basil leaves mixed with honey, if taken regularly, will
help expel them via the urinary tract.
Chewing the leaves of the holy basil also help against ulcers
and infections in mouth. The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative treatment
for insect stings or bites. Basil juice is beneficial in the treatment
of ringworms and skin diseases. Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac
diseases and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood
cholesterol.
Basil is used as a mouth wash for reducing tooth ache and bad
breath. Its leaves, when dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for
brushing teeth.
Basil is useful in eye care. One can be free from
conjunctivitis, boils and many other problems of eyes (which are caused due to
viral, bacterial or fungal infection) by washing eyes with water where few
leaves of ‘Tulsi’ are soaked.
Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress
agent. It also helps in curing headache.
A holy basil plant grown at home is said to keep it free of ‘Garavisha’ —
environmental toxins.
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