Health benefits of Tulsi : Tulsi benefits

 

Scientific name of Tulsi or Holy basil is Ocimum tenuiflorum, is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae. 

Tulsi is the native plant of Indian subcontinent and cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asia tropics.

Tulsi is the sacred plant for Hindus, worshiped as the avatar of  Goddess Lakshmi

In India it is cultivated for religious and traditional medicine purpose, In Ayurveda commonly it is widely used as herbal tea.

Tulsi contains some of the phytochemical (act as antioxidant), include rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, and β-caryophyllene.

Tulsi has been found to protect tissue and organs against chemical stress.

Here in this article we will talk about health benefits of tulsi:

1.  Boost your immunity 

Tulsi contains a good amount of antioxidant which help to kill free radical and boost your overall immunity. it also rich in Vitamin C and Zinc, which ultimately help to boost your immunity.

Tulsi leaves are very helpful to getting relief from the symptoms of cold and sore throat. 

It also help fighting with cold, flu, fever, asthma etc. 

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2. Help to reduce blood pressure

Tulsi is better known for reducing blood pressure because it contains Ocimumosides A and B. tulsi also has anti-inflammatory which help to reduce inflammation and BP. 

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3. Good for your heart 

Tulsi also found to prevent cardiovascular disease by lower lipid content, suppress ischemia, reduce high blood pressure. 

 

4. Contains Anti-cancer properties

Tulsi contains essential phytochemical, namely rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, and β-caryophyllene, which provide tulsi strong antioxidant properties, which help to kill free radical and prevent certain types of cancer. 

 

5. Resolve gastrointestinal problems

Tulsi leaves have capability to cure indigestion and loss of appetite. it can also counteract the effects of stress induced ulcer in your stomach. 

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6. Heals infections

Tulsi has been used to cure wounds and infection for centuries. it contains antimicrobial properties which help to cure wounds and infection. it also contains anti-inflammatory properties which help healing wounds quickly by reducing inflammation. 

 

7. Cure insects bites

Tulsi can also cure insects bites by applying tulsi leaves extract on affected site. it also help in relieving pain cause it has analgesic properties.

 

8. Purify the blood

Tulsi help to purify the blood by flushing out the toxins from the blood and clean the digestive system. you can consume herbal tea by pouring fresh tulsi leaves. 

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