In India the basil plant commonly known as ‘Tulsi’ is considered sacred and is worshipped among Hindus. Almost all Hindu households have a basil plant in their garden, or indoors in a little pot. No self respecting Hindu household is considered complete without the Tulsi plant, this is because the presence of a Tulsi plant in a home signifies the presence of Goddess Lakshmi herself .This plant is potted and placed on a structure called the ‘Tulsi Vrindavan.’ In urban homes where space is an issue and one does not have a garden or yard to place a Tulsi vrindavan, the tulsi plant is grown in pots and placed in the balcony or terrace or even on the window sill. No matter how small the house, there will be a place for a Tulsi plant in a Hindu home.an elaborate tulsi vrindavan in a rural homeScientific research has proved that the Tulsi Plant gives out ozone along with oxygen thus reducing the air pollution. It also continues to give out oxygen even at night when most other plants give out carbon dioxide in the absence of sunlight.The ability of this plant to give out ozone means that the presence of this plant protects the surroundings from the hazardous Ultra-Violet rays. This plant also helps in keeping mosquitoes away. According to reports published by the Vallabhbhai Patel Vriksha Sansthan, Delhi, an oily substance found in TULSI actively destroys Tuberculosis bacilli. TULSI is said to contain about 27 minerals and is used extensively in the preparation of more than 300 Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medicines. It destroys disease-carrying germs and is used in the treatment of several ailments including Asthma, Tuberculosis, Leprosy etc. It also purifies blood and improves digestive system.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:27:00 +0000