Why to keep Tulsi plant at home and what are its medicinal uses?

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Dr Sneha Honrao - YouTube
Tulsi is one of the sacred plants found in India. It is not only important in spiritual value but also have unlimited medicinal properties which is beneficial for a healthy life. Tulsi is an aromatic plant. The latin name is ocimum sanctum belongs to family Labiatie. Tulsi is also termed as Sacred Basil or Holy Basil. Whole plant is used for medicinal formulation.


ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA THE PROPERTIES OF TULSI ARE AS FOLLOW-

तुलसी लघुरूष्णा च रूक्षा कफविनाशिनी |
क्रुमिदोषं निहन्तयेषा रूचिक्रूद वन्हिदीपनी ||
                                     (ध.नि)


GUNA- Laghu ,ruksha
RASA- katu, tikta
VIPAKA- katu
PRABHAVA- krumighna
VIRYA- Ushna

Parts used for medicinal purpose of tulsi are-


1.      Patra (Leaves)
2.      Pushpa (Flower)
3.      Beej (Seed)
4.      Mul (Root)

Uses of tulsi in various formulations such as


1.      Tulsi juice

2.      Tulsi powder

3.      Tulsi decoction

BENEFITS


1.     Make home pollution free because it has ability to release oxygen for almost 24 hours.

2.     Tulsi Decoction act as purifying agent for both internal and external part of body as it has antibacterial properties.

3.     Tulsi decoction have anti viral properties which helps to relive cough, cold, flu, fever , chest congestion and also boost the immune system.

4.     Tulsi juice helps to reduce the burning sensation during urination.

5.     Tulsi powder if applied on skin can help to reduce skin infections as it has anti oxidant and anti bacterial properties.

6.     Aroma of tulsi having calming effects on body and mind which leads to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia.

7.     According to ayurveda it has deepan, pachan, anuloman properties which helps to improve digestive fire.

8.     Tulsi leaves or Tulsi churna eating on daily bases may improve heart condition and purifies blood in our body as it has antioxidant properties.

 

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