Varies Health Benefits of Basil/Tulsi

Benefits of Tulsi leavs

Basil/Tulsi is a famous herb and has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, as it contains vitamin C, vitamin A, phytonutrients and necessary oils, which protect the body from free radicals. Tulsi can also be used as an antibiotic, germicidal, fungicidal and disinfectant, because it protects the body from bacterial, viral and fungal infections. In this article we list out the different health benefits of this marvel herb.

Tulsi leaves are an outstanding mouth freshener and oral disinfectant as they destroy germs and bacteria in the mouth and treat mouth ulcers. Tulsi also destroys bacteria, which are responsible for dental cavities, plaque, tartar and bad breath.  Tulsi leaves also help clean the blood and act as a mild diuretic, which helps decrease uric acid levels in the body.

Drink a teaspoon of fresh tulsi juice to prevent headaches, migraines, colds and cough. Tulsi leaves contain camphene, eugenol, cineol, carvacrol and methyl-chavicol, which have analgesic, sedative, anticongestive and disinfectant properties.

Regular use of tulsi leaves and tea can prevent ageing and disease as tulsi contains large amounts of vitamin A and C, which keep the body free from radicals, thereby slowing down the ageing process.

Tulsi plants leaves, tea, powder, oil and ointment are used to treat wounds, skin ailments, gastroenteritis, measles, cholera, whooping cough, mumps, urinary and genital infections, rheumatism, nausea and worms. 

So, if you desire to prevent disease, look young and have a healthy glow, make this herb as a part of your daily diet.