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Tulsi has been the holiest plant according to hindu culture and is considered as one of the most used medicinal herbs. Tulsi is power packed with enormous nutrients values and is easily available in the courtyard or balconies of almost every Indian household.
According to the National Institute of Health, US, “Of all the herbs used within Ayurveda, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) is preeminent, and scientific research is now confirming its beneficial effects. There is mounting evidence that tulsi can address physical, chemical, metabolic and psychological stress through a unique combination of pharmacological actions.”
Benefits of Tulsi leaves
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The medicinal leaf has enormous potential to cure a number of diseases and prevent many more. Let’s know its health benefits.
1. Promoting Immunity
Tulsi carries antioxidants in abundance and helps in keeping you strong. It keeps flu, colds and other infections away from your body giving you an immunity boost. It strengthens the ability of our body to fight diseases and keep them away.
2. Digestive Aid
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The anti-inflammatory properties of Tulsi helps in relieving heartburn and acidity, relaxing the digestive tract. It also helps prevent gas and bloating. Tulsi betters your gut health and can also help in alleviating constipation.
3. Improving Respiratory Health
The anti-inflammatory properties of tulsi have been of great help when it comes to healing respiratory problems. For years, tulsi has been used in teas and kadhas to reduce the inflammation in the throat for cough, cold and flu. Tulsi aids the respiratory tract by preventing or healing diseases like asthma, congestion and sore throat.
4. Balancing Blood Sugar Levels
A study by Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine states, “In human clinical trials, tulsi has shown to decrease glucose levels, improve blood pressure and lipid profiles and reduce many diabetic symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes.” So people with diabetes should include tulsi in their regular diet.
5. Weight Loss
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Fascinating right? After trying intermittent fasting and keto diet, has weight loss been difficult? But this little green herb leaf is sitting right in your balcony to help you lose weight. According to the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, tulsi can help improve lipid profile leading to weight loss. So what are you waiting for? Along with your exercise, incorporate tulsi in your daily diet.
6. Oral Hygiene
Tulsi is one of the herbs you might find on the ingredient list of your toothpaste pack. Tulsi helps in fighting with the germs that settle in your mouth or teeth, creating cavities. Tulsi not only prevents these germs from harming your teeth but also helps you get rid of bad breath.
7. Promotes Healthy Skin
According to a study published by National Institute of Health, US, Tulsi has anti-bacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity that includes activity against many pathogens responsible for human infections. So your skin is free from those fungal and bacterial infections that cause you to scratch and create scars on your skin.