Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 herbal remedies , " Condoleezza Rice " <rapidbunny> wrote: > hello - does anyone have any personally feedback on the herb Holy > Basil. Very popular apparently for stress etc > >I want to know where you can get this herb? I haven't noticed it in the health foood stores. It sounds like a good all around herb.-- Glenda > > > > " Tulsi The Holy Basil > > botanical name:Ocimum sanctum > > Tulsi or the holy basil is very dear to Lord Vishnu. Leaves of the > holy basil are included in the Prasad or the offering made to God in > every auspicious occassion. Hindus regard it as an earthly > manifestation of goddess Vrindavani who is dear to Lord Vishnu.The > air is pure and clean where tulsi is grown in abundance.The leaves of > tulsi contain a special oil,which purifies the polluted > air,performing Pranayam in the vicinity of the tulsi shrubs destroys > all the germs, & increases the strength, wisdom & vigour. > > Tulsi contains a special base. A few leaves of tulsi when chewed > daily ,can help get rid of bad breath.Few leaves chewed after food > helps in improving the general health and controls the mind & > speech.The mere touch or a glimpse of tulsi is considered > advantageous.Lord shankar, Tulsi & Amla (Indian gooseberry) are the > three favourites of Lord Vishnu.Tulsi is worshipped in India because > of its curative & advantageous properties. > > Tulsi is an excellent medicine,the leaves are nerve tonic and sharpen > memory.It cures fevers,cough,worms & heart disorders. > > Fevers:During the rainy season when malaria and dengue are more > prevalent ,the tea prepared from tulsi leaves is very helpful. > Aniseed,fenugreek leaves,dried ginger powder,black pepper & > cinnamon,can be added to this tea. It improves the appetite . > > Beauty:Tulsi promotes beauty it is an excellent blood > purifier,rubbing of tulsi juice and lemon juice on the face in the > morning and evening gets rid of blemishes on the face and brings > glow. > > Sore throat : Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as a drink > in case of sore throat, this water can also be used as a gargle. > > > > " Heart disorders: it reduces the level of blood cholesterol. > > Kidney stones:It has a strengthening effect on the kidney,the juice > of tulsi and honey if taken regularly for six months helps to expel > the stone out through the urinary tract. > > Children's ailments: Tulsi is very effective in curing common > problems like cough ,cold , fever, diarrhoea and vomitting. > > Respiratory disorders: A decoction of the leaves with honey and > ginger is a very effective remedy for bronchitis, influenza, asthama > and also common cold and cough. > > Skin disorders: The application of tulsi juice locally is very > effective in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. > > from : " Arogyanidhi " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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