Uses of Tulasi - A natural Herbal remedy

Tulsi’s(also known as Tulasi) plant or Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) 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 an 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 toiletry. For centuries, the dried leaves of Tulsi have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects.

• The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.
  
  
• Ayurvedic tulsi preparations have significantly reduced the symptoms of viral hepatitis.
  
  
• In diabetics it helps in lowering the blood sugar level.
  
  
• Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilise mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.
  
  
• It raises the human body immunity by increasing the antibody production.