The Holy Basil..which is worshipped and is a great purifier,planting it in house creates positive environment. Tulsi plant (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Tulsi (Basil) is one of the most popular herbs grown in the world. It is native to Asia and can be found growing wild in tropical and sub- tropical regions of the world.Tulsi is widely grown in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and Sasangir National Park in India. Tulsi grows wild in tropics and warm regions. Varieties of Tulsi (1)Krishna Tulsi (2)Rama Tulsi (3)Vana Tulsi. (Sanskrit:-Surasa) tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda. Some laboratory experiments on extracts of Ocimum tenuiflorum have indicated they may have potential in future pharmaceutical applications in the field of cancer treatment, and mitigating the effects of radiation exposure. Uses of tulsi Cures a fever,Beats diabetes,Protects the heart,Dissolves kidney stones,Beats cancer,Cures a headache,Children’s Ailments,Teeth Disorder,Stomach Problems,Pain Relief,Lung Disorder,Insect Bite,Treats Skin Issues,Eliminates Pimples and Acne,Cures Skin Diseases,Soothes Itching,Itch Free Scalp,Energizes Hair etc Some of the main chemical constituents of tulsi are: oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, β-caryophyllene (about 8%)β-elemene (c.11.0%), and germacrene D (about 2%)A variety of in vitro studies and animal studies have indicated some potential pharmacological properties of Ocimum tenuiflorum or its extracts. Recent studies suggest tulasi may be a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers,due to its high concentration of eugenol.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 17:39:29 +0000
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