Shakeology ingredient of the day: TULSI The tulsi or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshiped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. The holy basil is also a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments. Herere top fifteen medicinal uses of tulsi. ~Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. ~Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. ~Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. ~Sore Throats: Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. ~ Respiratory Disorder: Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. ~ Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney ~Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. ~ Childrens Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. ~Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an adaptogen or anti-stress agent. ~Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. ~ Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. ~ Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. ~Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. ~Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. ~Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night- blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. ~
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 21:57:38 +0000
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