Benefits of Tulsi / Basil (Ocimum sanctum)

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India's Holy Basil
Holy Basil is one of the holiest and most cherished of the many healing and health-giving herbs of India
As an anti-stress agent, Tulsi ,helps the body and mind to adapt and cope with a wide range of physical, emotional, chemical and infectious stresses, and restores disturbed physiological and psychological functions to a normal healthy state.
It clears the aura and strengthens the immune system.
It removes excess Kapha from the lungs and nasal passages, increasing Prana and promoting sensory acuity.
It also removes high Vata from the colon, improves absorption and strengthens the nerve tissue, increasing memory
It is good for maintaining dental health counteracting bad breath.

Powerful antioxidant, Tulsi protects against and reduces stress, improves stamina and endurance, boosts immunity, diminishes symptoms of colds, coughs and flu, reduces inflammation

Nutritional Content: Vitamins A and C, Calcium, zinc and iron

[branolia]

Tulsi also helps to getting relief from from cold, sore throat, dry and wet cough.

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The Thulasi plant has always been a quintessential part of life in south India. In India, the medicinal properties of Thulasi are well known. It is consumed as an herbal tea and is a common Ayurvedic ingredient. Thulasi also has tremendous healing properties. Thulasi is great for healthy teeth and its astringent properties make the gums stronger! Just a few leaves of Thulasi added to water or food, disinfects it. To know more, do visit http://www.avacare.in/

[naturesvelvet]

Tulsi is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorders. essential oils in Tulsi, are excellent anti oxidants and protects the body from nearly all the damages caused by the free radicals.

[gritika82]

Exactly Tulsi one of the plant species of rich medical importance.