What is Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)?

Tulsi is a holy plant that has both medicinal and spiritual properties. In Ayurveda, it is known by different names such as "Mother Medicine of Nature" and "The Queen of Herbs".
Tulsi is beneficial in relieving cough and cold symptoms due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitussive (cough-relieving), and anti-allergic properties. Taking a few leaves of Tulsi along with honey helps relieve cough and flu as it improves immune health. Taking Tulsi tea on a daily basis has a calming effect and helps reduce stress.
According to Ayurveda, Tulsi helps reduce asthmatic symptoms due to its Kapha-balancing property.
Tulsi is also useful in managing ringworm infection. Applying a paste of Tulsi leaves on the affected area helps prevent infection and also relieves inflammation as well as pain.

What are the synonyms of Tulsi?
Ocimum sanctum, Holy Basil, Devdundubhi, Apetrakshsi, Sulbha, Bahumanjri, Gauri, Bhutghani, Vrinda, Ared Tulsi, Karitulasi, Gagger chettu, Tulashi, Tulas, Thai basil, Sacred basil, Dohsh, Tulasi, Kala Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi, Krishnamul, Manjari Tulsi, Vishnu priya, St. Joseph’s wort, Suvasa Tulsi, Raihan, Thiru Theezai, Shree Tulsi, Surasa.

How does Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum help in Ayurvedic Healing?

Tulsi helps in the below conditions -

1. Liver disease

Liver disorders are due to an aggravation of the Pitta dosha and poor Pachak Agni (digestive fire). This affects the liver function and later vitiates other doshas as well. Tulsi helps to improve Pachak Agni due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties and prevents toxin-induced damage of liver cells due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) nature.

2. Insomnia

An aggravated Vata dosha makes the nervous system sensitive which leads to Anidra (insomnia). Tulsi works as a relaxing herb and helps to get a night of good sleep by balancing the Vata dosha.

3. Heart disease

An increase in cholesterol and blood pressure levels along with a stressful life can increase the risk of heart disease. Tulsi reduces the stress level due to its Vata balancing property and controls high cholesterol due to its Ama-reducing nature. Together, it helps prevent heart disease

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4. Stress

Stress can usually be attributed to an imbalance of Vata dosha, and is associated with insomnia, irritation, and fear. Tulsi has the property of balancing Vata which helps to reduce stress when taken on a regular basis.

An increase in cholesterol and blood pressure levels along with a stressful life can increase the risk of heart disease. Tulsi reduces the stress level due to its Vata balancing property and controls high cholesterol due to its Ama-reducing nature. Together, it helps prevent heart disease.