Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), known in Hindi as tulsi, might be the most revered medicinal herb on the planet. The plant has violet flowers and blossoms. The green stems sometimes have a purple tinge.

Medicinal preparations are made from holy basil’s leaves, stems, and seeds of the plant. Holy basil is often used in Thai food. It’s much spicier than other types of basil and is sometimes called “hot basil.”

Tulsi plant is worshipped in the mornings and evenings by individuals, especially in the Indian Sub-Continent.

Due to the varied vital benefits of tulsi, it is currently widely familiar in India and the Western World. Several studies and various amounts of analysis are done to search out the therapeutic effects of this super herb.

Within Ayurveda, tulsi is known as “The Exceptional One,” “Mother Medicine of Nature,” and “The Queen of Herbs” also popularly known as an “elixir of life” that is without equal for both its medicinal and spiritual properties.

Tulsi is popularly better-known for its medicinal properties and uses. it’s super healing power and it is an inexpensive herb. Across the Indian subcontinent, Tulsi is seen in almost every household.

Health Benefits
Hindu people worship holy basil. It’s considered the “Mother Medicine of Nature.” It’s been revered since ancient times as an herb that can promote a healthy body, mind, and spirit. The sacred plant is often planted around Hindu shrines. The name Tulsi means “the incomparable one.”

In Western medicine, holy basil is valued as an adaptogen. That’s something that helps your body adapt to stress. The plant has been used to:

• Combat negative effects of stress
• Stabilize blood sugar levels
• Promote longevity

Studies show holy basil has a wide range of health-promoting properties. It’s an:

• Adaptogenic
• Anti-arthritic
• Anti-coagulant
• Anti-diabetic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-pyretic (prevents fever)
• Antidiarrheal
• Antimicrobial (including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and more)
• Antioxidant
• Antitussive (treats cough)
• Liver, brain, and heart-protectant
• A 2017 review of research suggests holy basil may help “address the psychological, physiological, immunological, and metabolic stresses of modern living.”

The Action of Tulsi on Body

• Because of ushna nature, it subsides Kapha and vatha.
• It is deepana (improves appetite).
• Help to Improve Pachana (digestive fire).
• Anulomana-Brings the unwanted or undigested foods to the rectum.
• krimigna-destroys worms.
• Good for Hridya-it is good for the heart.
• Raktashodhak-purifies blood.
• It acts as kasahara (reduces cough).
• shwasahara (reduces wheezing and phlegm).
• kshaya nashaka-helps to cure tuberculosis also.
• Seeds act as mootrala (diuretic).
• sukrala (improves sperm count).
• twakdoshahara-Useful in skin disorders.
• Jwaragna and sheetha prashamana-helps to reduce fever and cold.
• Daily intake will improve immunity (Vishagna and balya).