Health Benefits of Tulsi
Ocimum sanctum, or Tulsi, offers countless medicinal properties for an extremely wide variety of ailments and health concerns. When dried and added to hot water, Tulsi makes a pleasing tea that calms the consumer and reduces stress.2
Research has shown that Tulsi also “enhances stamina and endurance; increases the body’s efficient use of oxygen; boosts the immune system; reduces inflammation; lessens aging factors; has antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties; and provides a rich supply of antioxidants.”2 More specifically, Tulsi is used for treatment of: heart and blood disease, leucoderma (burn, cut, or ulcer), strangury (painful urination), asthma, colds, coughs, bronchitis, diarrhea and dysentery, gastric disorders, and a variety of skin diseases.1
It is known to reduce stress and balance the user’s mind, allowing them to “cope with a wide range of physical, emotional, chemical and infectious stresses”.2 Whether used as a tea to promote over-all health or to fight a specific illness, Tulsi is reported to have numerous beneficial health benefits which is extremely rare to be concentrated within one plant.
Research has shown that Tulsi also “enhances stamina and endurance; increases the body’s efficient use of oxygen; boosts the immune system; reduces inflammation; lessens aging factors; has antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties; and provides a rich supply of antioxidants.”2 More specifically, Tulsi is used for treatment of: heart and blood disease, leucoderma (burn, cut, or ulcer), strangury (painful urination), asthma, colds, coughs, bronchitis, diarrhea and dysentery, gastric disorders, and a variety of skin diseases.1
It is known to reduce stress and balance the user’s mind, allowing them to “cope with a wide range of physical, emotional, chemical and infectious stresses”.2 Whether used as a tea to promote over-all health or to fight a specific illness, Tulsi is reported to have numerous beneficial health benefits which is extremely rare to be concentrated within one plant.