10/21/2010

Benefits of Basil (tulsi)

Basil or tulsi has always enjoyed an important status in Indian culture. It is classified as a herb and has numerous health benefits...

  • Basil leaves are good for preventing common cold and fever.
  • Adding two to three drops of basil leaves extract to a glass of water, and sipping it every three to four hours, will help reduce the illness.
  • Boiling basil leaves with water and sipping it will help relieve a sore throat. This solution can be used to gargle, too.
  • To reduce cholesterol levels, regularly chew freshly plucked tulsi leaves. It contains blood purifying properties and doubles up as a great mouth freshener, too.
  • Application of basil juice or its paste is on affected ar- beneficial for treating ringworm and other skin ailments.
  • To keep night blindness and sore eyes, which is caused due to deficiency of vitamin A, at bay, regularly have fresh basil leaves.
  • Problems like diarrhoea and vomiting can be reduced with consumption of basil leaves.
  • Tulsi leaves are great for maintaining and improving dental health. Powder dried leaves of basil and use it to brush your teeth. Also, to heal mouth ulcers, massage a paste of basil leaves.


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