Brida Basu Reward Points : 21700 Member Since : Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tulasi or the basil leaf has tremendous medicinal properties. The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers, Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat, The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney, asil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol, Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.
Does Tulasi leaves have any positive effects on the skin? another thing i heard that a Tulasi plant dies immediately if it comes in contact with any non vegetarian items like, fish, bones, blood, half consumed human food and so on....Is it true?
Posted On : 3/28/2009 4:13:32 AM
Maniam PS [Guru] Reward Points : 137200 Member Since : Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Posted By : Brida Basu Posted On : 3/16/2009 3:32:35 AM Go
Tulasi or the basil leaf has tremendous medicinal properties. The leaves of basil are specific for m..
Ocimum tenuiflorum also known as ocimum sanctum, tulsi, tulasī त ु ल स ी in Sanskrit and Hindi, tulasi త ు ల స ి in Telugu, ത ു ള സ ി in Malayalam, த ு ள ச ி in Tamil, ತ ು ಳ ಸ ಿ in Kannada, Maduruthala in Sinhalese is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an erect, much branched subshrub 30-60cm tall, with simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented, and hairy stems. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5cm long, usually somewhat toothed. Flowers are purplish in elongate racemes in close whorls. 1 Tulsi is native throughout the Old World tropics and widespread as a cultivated plant and an escaped weed. 2 It is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. There are two main morphotypes cultivated in India green-leaved Sri or Lakshmi tulsi and purple-leaved Krishna tulsi . It is known across South Asia as a medicinal plant, commonly used in Ayurveda, and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving Tulsi plants or leaves. There is also a variety of Ocimum tenuiflorum which is used in Thai cuisine, and is referred to as Thai holy basil , or kha phrao not be confused with Thai Basil , which is a variety of Ocimum basilicum. Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. It is mentioned by Charaka in the Charaka Samhita, an ancient Ayurvedic text. Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of elixir of life and believed to promote longevity. Tulsi s extracts are used in ayurvedic remedies for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria. Traditionally, tulsi is taken in many forms: as herbal tea, dried powder, fresh leaf, or mixed with ghee. Essential oil extracted from Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used for medicinal purposes and in herbal cosmetics, and is widely used in skin preparations due to its anti-bacterial activity. For centuries, the dried leaves of Tulsi have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects. Recent studies suggest that Tulsi may be a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers, due to its high concentration of eugenol 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene . One study showed Tulsi to be an effective treatment for diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels. The same study showed significant reduction in total cholesterol levels with Tulsi. Another study showed that Tulsi s beneficial effect on blood glucose levels is due to its antioxidant properties. Tulsi also shows some promise for protection from radiation poisoning and cataracts.
Thanks for the answer Maniam but I wanted to know if Tulasi plant dies immediately after coming in contact with any non vegetarian items like, fish, bones, blood, half consumed human food and so on..?
Posted On : 3/30/2009 2:35:22 AM
Ragamala Chakraborty Reward Points : 45200 Member Since : Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Since ages Tulasi plant has been glorified in Indian myths, legends and Purans. Tulasi is glorified throughout the puranas and pancaratra. Visnu created tulasi at the time of the churning of the milky ocean for the spiritual upliftment of the souls in the material world. Tulasi is considered to be more dear to the Lord than Laksmi, for, by performing extreme austerities and loving worship of the Lord with the aim of having the Lord as her husband, Visnu surrendered to her wish.There is no better recipient of charity than vipra, no better gift than giving of cows, no better tirtha than the ganga, and no better leaf than the tulasi leaf. o sprays can be used, not at all. The best thing to grow the tulasi plant is to simply daily water tulasi devi and keep her clean. Nothing else is required. and yes such kind of foods u asked are all TAMASIC FOODS and these kills TULASI DEVI
Posted On : 3/30/2009 3:22:26 AM
Riya Sen [Guru] Reward Points : 93800 Member Since : Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Tulsi plant has a lot of significance in the medical world as it has lots of medicinal benefits. Tulsi leaves are widely used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. It is known to promote the longevity of life. The extracts obtained from the plant are extensively used to cure various diseases such as the common cold, inflammation, malaria, heart disease, headaches, stomach disorders, kidney stones, heart disorders, and many more. The Indian basil or Tulsi also aids in the purification of atmosphere. Tulsi plant serves as a fabulous repellant in fighting against flies, mosquitoes and insects, that also helps to fight malarial fever. It is said that at the time of establishment of Victoria gardens in Bombay now Mumbai , the workers became victims of mosquito bites and suffered from chronic malaria. Then some Hindu managers recommended the plantation of Tulsi plant in the garden. Thus, holy basil Tulsi helped to decrease the growth of mosquitoes and control malaria. Tulsi leaves are widely used due to their healing power. It is a tonic for the nervous system and thus, helps a great deal in sharpening the memory. This aromatic plant supports the removal of phlegm and catarrhal matter from the bronchial tube. It also works wonders in preventing stomach disorders. The herb Tulsi is known to cure the respiratory disorders. The decoction prepared by mixing honey, ginger and Tulsi leaves is quite helpful in combating bronchitis, influenza and asthma. The leaves of Tulsi plant are extremely beneficial during the rainy season, when diseases like malaria and dengue victimize the country. Boiling the tender leaves of Tulsi in tea and giving it to the patient helps a lot. The juice extracted from Tulsi leaves serves as the best remedy to bring down fever. Tulsi is an essential ingredient in the preparation of Ayurvedic cough syrups. Tulsi has the ability to strengthen the kidneys. For those suffering from the problem of renal kidney stones, the decoction prepared by mixing the juice of Tulsi leaves with honey, if taken sincerely for six consecutive months can expel these stones via the urinary tract. For maintaining healthy heart, Tulsi is of utmost value. It helps in lowering the level of cholesterol in blood. Thus, Tulsi plant serves as the most effective remedy to combat cardiac diseases. Tulsi is used in headaches, lung problems, abdominal distention, absorption, arthritis, colon air excess , memory, nasal congestion, nerve tissue strengthening and sinus congestion. It also frees ozone from sun s rays and oxygenates the body, cleanses and clears the brain and nerves relieves depression and the effects of poisons. It is used in difficult urination and prevents the accumulation of fat in the body especially for women after menopause . Tulsi is helpful in persistent skin diseases, arthritis, rheumatism, first stages of many cancers. Tulsi contains trace mineral copper organic form , needed to absorb iron.
Posted On : 3/31/2009 4:44:23 AM
Maniam PS [Guru] Reward Points : 137200 Member Since : Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Posted By : Priyadarshini Misra Posted On : 3/28/2009 4:13:32 AM Go
Does Tulasi leaves have any positive effects on the skin? another thing i heard that a Tulasi plant ..
Sorry Priyadarshini, I was actually addressing your first question that is the medical benefits. I will see whether I could get the answer for your second question. If I do, I ll post it here for everyone s reference.
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