What is Tulsi?

Also known as "Tulsi", "San Basilio", "The Incomparable" and "elixir of life", a powerful Tulsi herb in Ayurveda is used, and in some mixtures of herbal tea "" / Herbs and true.

Types of Tulsi

The Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L. Ocimum or tenuiflorum L.) is a close relative of the culinary basil (Ocimum basilicum, but is notable for its medicinal properties and physical properties There are three main types of Tulsi plants .:

• Rama Tulsi (also known as Green Leaf Tulsi) - Tulsi green with purple flowers and aromatic smell of cloves (eugenol by its chemical component, which is the main taste Spot) and mild flavor
• Krishna Tulsi (Shyama Tulsi Tulsi leaf also as known or purple) - a plant purple with an aroma of cloves and mint flavor
• Vana Tulsi (Tulsi leaves and wild) - A bright green plant that grows brighter and Tulsi is native to many parts of Asia and / North East Africa; have more flavor and aroma of lemon

Health Benefits of Tulsi

Of the three types of Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi is often followed as the largest amount of health benefits, closely followed by Rama Tulsi. Vana Tulsi less activity, but it is sometimes mixed with other types of tulsi is more palatable. In Ayurvedic practice, the sharing of Tulsi include treatments for:

• Asthma, bronchitis, colds, constipation, cough, flu, sinusitis, sore throat, and similar complaints
• High blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Headache, earache and eye
• Skin diseases and insect bites
• Cramps, upset stomach, indigestion, intestinal parasites, diseases of the mouth, ulcers and vomiting
• Diabetes and blood sugar imbalances
• Joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis
• Kidney Stones
• Malaria
• Cancer

Scientific medical research confirms that Tulsi is:

• A powerful adaptogenic herb (an herb that reduces stress and increases energy)
• Able to reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks
• Inflammatory
• Rich in antioxidants
• Immunomodulation (able to increase or decrease the activity of the immune system to optimal)
• And generally to protect liver protection against certain chemical toxins and radiation, but not to chemotherapy (so it is safe to use during treatment with chemotherapy)

Tulsi is also sometimes used to reduce fertility in men and women, is not for those who are trying to drink large quantities of Tulsi conceive are recommended.

For more information, see the health benefits of Tulsi on About.com Alternative Medicine.

Tulsi "tea"

An easy way to Tulsi to make a "tea" or herbal tea is consumed. Tulsi for "tea", make a cup of filtered water and fresh stir about a teaspoon of Tulsi leaves, half teaspoon of dried leaves of Tulsi or a third of a teaspoon of Tulsi powder. Cover with water in a pot or cup and let stand for 20 minutes (or more if you want to maximize the health benefits). Then strain the leaves, add honey if desired, and enjoy.

"Tea" Tulsi is caffeine free and can safely be taken up to six times a day. Further advantages, increasing the ration Tulsi leaves with water and let sit for longer.