Tulsi ji is said to be one of the most sacred plant in Hindu households. Its literally worshipped daily.. We call it "Vrinda devi" or "Tulsi maa"
Time to find out the reason behind it..?
Tulsi is an excellent herb which acts as preventive medicine & it has enormous therapeutic value.
Tulsi acts as an adaptogen.
An adaptogen is natural substance that helps your body adapt to stress & promotes mental balance.
Its nutritional value is also high,
as it contains-Vitamins & minerals as well as many useful compounds like-
-Apigenin,
-Ocimumosides A & B,
-Eugenol,
-Lutein,
-Ursolic and rosmarinic acid.
Protects against majority of infections-
It has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
properties.
Vitalize our body & improves stamina,
strengthens Immune system .
-High in anti-oxidants.
-It acts as powerful detox.
In alternative & preventive medicine,
Tulsi is typically used for asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, colds, and the flu.
-It is considered to be an adaptogenic herb.
-It contains Apigenin: a flavonoid that helps the body removes waste at the cellular level.
-It also increases mucus cell formation.
Reduces stress and anxiety
-Tulsi has antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties comparable to antidepressant drugs like diazepam.
-One study found that people who took 500mg of Tulsi extract each day felt less anxious, stressed, and depressed.
-People also felt more social.
Helpful in reducing insomnia & sleep problems.
Ocimumosides A & B: compounds that reduce stress and balances the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine
Reduces forgetfulness & Amnesia.
Beneficial in healing of wounds.
Research shows that holy basil may work against infections and wounds, such as:
mouth ulcers, keloids, raised scars, acne.
Helpful in type 2 diabetes.
Tulsi Lower your blood sugar.
Prevent symptoms of diabetes such as:
-weight gain
-hyperinsulinemia(excess insulin in the blood).
-Insulin resistance.
Lower your bad cholesterol
Since Tulsi targets metabolic stress,
it help with weight loss and reducing bad cholesterol levels.
Ease inflammation and joint pain
It contains Eugenol: a terpene with pain-relieving properties, whic is found in clove oil.
Tulsi has anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties.
It can even help people with arthritis or fibromyalgia.
Counteract the effects of stress-induced ulcers by increasing our stomach’s defense mechanism by decreases stomach acid.
Acts anti ageing agent
Ursolic and rosmarinic acid are two compounds present in Tulsi. These have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.
Good for eye health.
It has Lutein: an antioxidant which is a carotenoid important for eye health.
In alternative medicine different parts of the Tulsi plant are recommended for treating different pathological conditions-
-Fresh flowers for Asthma .
-Tea prepared by boiling its leaves is used in fever, bronchitis, cough & cold.
-Tulsi leaves and seeds, with black pepper, for malaria.
-Leaves are used for diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
-Its extract with Vaseline base is used as an ointment for eczema.
-An alcohol extract is used for stomach ulcers and eye diseases.
-An essential oil made from the leaves is used for insect bites.
-Post operative. Its ointment is used to heal the wounds & scars.
According to studies & as quoted by Times of India, an eminent botanist & researcher Shri Shyamkant Padoley-Tulsi is beneficial for enviroment as well.
"Tulsi plant gives out oxygen for 20 hours and ozone for 4 hours a day along with the formation of nascent oxygen which absorbs harmful gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & sulphur dioxide from the environment."
Now one can understand Why "Tulsi maa" is considered so sacred .
Why we worship Tulsi ji daily.
Our Hindu religion & Indian culture are extremely scientific.
"Garv se kahein hum Hindu hain..
Garv se kahein hum Hindustani hain!"
