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| | Post New Topic | | (Herbs) Re-discover the magic of Tulsi / Basil | Views: 83 | | Nov 07, 2009 12:54 am | | (Herbs) Re-discover the magic of Tulsi / Basil | # | 
Parag Pattani | | Found this intersting article in the online edition of Times of India and thought of sharing with all. As info, Tulsi is also known as the holy plant and can be found in most Hindu homes. In Singapore, this can be bought as a potted plant at most flower shops in Little India.
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Vishwa has been finding it difficult to breath for the past two days. He had got drenched in the rain and since then, has been incessantly sneezing Magic of tulsi (Getty Images)
and coughing.
Antibiotics didn’t work and Vishwa started looking for alternate solutions. That’s when his neighbour suggested the ‘wonder drug’. Two days of this medicinal herb in his tea and steam inhalation not only cleared the congestion in his lungs, but also refreshed and rejuvenated him. And what was the magical herb? None other than the humble Tulsi or Basil.
The holy plant has always played a vital role in the traditional system of holistic health. “Tulsi is a one-stop shop. It is believed to cure respiratory disorders and heart diseases. The antioxidants in Tulsi soothe the nerves and reduce pressure. It also facilitates dissolution of kidney stones. Tulsi leaves play a vital role in arresting bad breath and in treating teeth disorders — be it inflammation of gums or pyorrhoea.
It is also an effective remedy for aching eyes. In a nutshell, Tulsi boosts the immune system,” explains Ayurvedic doctor, Ammu Ravindran.
Agreeing with Ammu is actor-director Suhasini Mani Ratnam who recalls, “My son was born during the Iran-Iraq war. Children born during those times suffered from wheezing problems. My son Nandan was no exception. I was quite upset. That’s when my grandmother recommended that I start giving my son Tulsi on a regular basis. He recovered soon enough.” And that’s not all, Tulsi also helps people quit smoking. So, those of you who have been smoking like chimneys and want to quit, you know what to do.
Talking about Tulsi, how can beauty be left out? If your beauty regimen comprises Henna and Aloe Vera, why not include Tulsi too? “It does wonders for the skin. It will keep your skin blemish-free and free of all infections,” says Prema Srinivasan, founder of an environmental society. Agreeing with her is Nirmala S, who uses Tulsi on a regular basis in her beauty regime. “A daily bath with Tulsi in water or applying Tulsi paste on the infected areas of skin can do wonders. It is a natural antibiotic and disinfectant, and has a soothing effect on the skin. In ancient times, it was also used as a tonic to retain youthfulness and to delay aging.”
With so many merits, Tulsi definitely deserves a top spot! “The best things in life come free. Be it air, water or Tulsi. So, make the best use of them and also protect them,” sums up Lalitha Ramakrishna, author and scholar of traditional Indian wisdom.
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Private Reply to Parag Pattani | | Nov 07, 2009 10:05 am | | re: (Herbs) Re-discover the magic of Tulsi / Basil | # |
Kana Gopal | | being tamils, my extended family is aware of tulsi's healing qualities. i used to crush tulsi and give its juice to my children (when they were young) to heal them of colds.
thanks for this posting dear parag.
Private Reply to Kana Gopal | | Nov 07, 2009 11:18 am | | re: re: (Herbs) Re-discover the magic of Tulsi / Basil | # | 
Rahul Shah | | True. I remember whenever I am in India during winter, my maternal uncle will also give us the same to avoud cough and flu. And yes it works!
Regards,
Rahul.
Private Reply to Rahul Shah | | Nov 22, 2009 10:31 am | | re: re: re: re: (Herbs) Re-discover the magic of Tulsi / Basil | # | 
KavithaKishin Chugani | | Thanks parang,
Yes I agree with all of you on Tulsi...its a great healer ..consuming 2 /3 leaves daily is good health n I always take this during my cough n whenever i see an Tulsi plant I just plug few leaves n munch.
Private Reply to KavithaKishin Chugani | | Nov 22, 2009 10:57 am | | re: re: re: re: re: (Herbs) Re-discover the magic of Tulsi / Basil | # | 
Saunthara Subramaniam Velu | | Wow that's wholesome Kavitha. By the way, his name is spelt as Parag, not Parang :)
Warm Regards
Subra
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