Tulsi is an herb that can be easily grown in the house. Tulsi is a medicinal herb that has shown many benefits:
Anti aging
Yes, you heard it right. Tulsi has vitamin A and C which are good for the skin. Besides this it is rich with antioxidants which are good for the skin.
Helps manage fever
Whenever you are down with fever, Tulsi can help you naturally combat it. It has antibacterial properties. It can be boiled in water. The leaves can be crushed and mixed in tea. It can be supplemented with your medicine regimes.
Relieves cough and cold
Camphene and cineole present in Holy basil soothes in seasonal cough and cold. The leaves can be finely ground and mixed with black pepper .Tulsi juice can also be mixed with honey for cough relief.
Helps to fight acne
Eugenol present in Tulsi leaves helps fight bacteria and infections. It can be taken orally or a paste can be applied to cure acne.
Reduces blood pressure and stress
The compounds present in Tulsi provide relief from stress and balances serotonin and dopamine and hence help manage the high blood pressure naturally.
Good for heart and diabetic patients
Tulsi has shown benefits in heart patients by keeping blood pressure in control and by managing the lipid content. It also helps to manage blood sugar levels and hence it benefits diabetic patients.
Helps in treating Kidney stones
Tulsi is a diuretic and it also reduces the uric acid in body and prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Good for oral and dental health
The antibacterial properties help fight gum diseases. It is also helpful in treating oral ulcers. It also acts as a natural mouth freshener.
Anti-Inflammatory properties
Helps combat inflammation
A good immunity booster
You can consume a Tulsi leaf daily. It has got antibacterial and antiviral properties and helps boost the immune system.
