Benefits Of Basil (Tulsi)

The Basil or Tulsi is an important symbol in the hindu religious tradition & is worshiped by hindus at large.It is also a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments.The king of herbs,Basil is one of the oldest & popular herbal plant.This herbal plant is grown for its medicinally useful leaves & seeds.There are many varieties of basil,all a bit different in appearance & taste.Here are some common benefits of it :-

1. Basil leaves are an excellent source of iron for our body.
2. Basil tea helps to get relief in nausea.
3. The leaves & oil both have antibacterial properties & can even be used to eliminate infectious diseases.
4. It can also provide immediate relief from the gas in your stomach,treat constipation,stomach cramps & indigestion.
5. Its leaves are specific for many fevers,during rainy season make a habit of drinking basil tea,it acts as preventive against many diseases.
6. The juice of basil leaves can also be used to bring down fever.
7. In winter season chewing few basil leaves daily morning restricts cold far away from you.
8. Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as a drink in case of sore throat,this water can also be used for gargle.
9. It has a beneficial effect in cardiac diseases,& the weakness resulting from them.
10. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
11. Basil leaves are very effective for the ulcer & other infections in mouth,chewing few leaves gives you relief in this condition.
12. Basil herb contains a good amount of minerals.
13. Basil juice is an excellent remedy fore sore eyes & night blindness which is generally caused by Vitamin A.
14. It is good for headache also,make a paste of basil leaves with sandalwood & apply it on your forehead,it will give you relief,& in general it also gives coolness.
15. Chewing of basil leaves helps you in teeth disorders,by mixing basil leaves with mustard oil make a paste & use it as toothpaste,this is very good for maintaining your teeth & gums stronger.