Pandey: Edition of 1998, verse -62 to 63, page no.509 to 510.Tulsi show numerous medical properties. The results may vary from person to person, therefore, before using these products, consult your doctors. It generates heat in the body and aggravates pitta.It promotes digestive fire and manages skin diseases, dysuria, blood impurities, chest pain and vata kapha disorders.The Bhavprakash nighantu with elaborated Hindi commentary by Padmashri prof. K.C. Tulsi is very old in the medicinal field. Ocimum sanctum consists of two varieties: the black one also known as Tulsi is very old in the medicinal field. Sacred basil is an important herb in Ayurveda medicine and used particularly to treat fever, spasms, bacterial infections… The leaves can be boiled and the water taken as tea; they can be blended and cooked but they are mostly used as spice.Someone spoke with me about the extraction of Efinrin oil that he did sometimes ago. I asked why the oil is so harsh and he told me that it is the characteristic of the oil–it is concentrated and that is why it must not be applied directly on the skin; a carrier oil like coconut or olive oil must be added so that it does not burn the skin. Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) is one such popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine, which is widely used in the treatment of several systemic diseases because of its antimicrobial property. Tulsi is the natural way t… Insect Bites 12. Gupta SK, Prakash J, Srivastava S. Validation of traditional claim of Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum Linn. This is useful for students, general public and people interested in natural remedies, yoga and herbs. Headaches 15. These are natural and have no side effects.Plot No. View abstract. Tulsi is just not implicated in the ayurvedic medicine but also in other medicinal systems like in Greek, Roman and Unani. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Tulsi in India is ubiquitous in hindu tradition. This is also effective against mouth ulcers.It is helpful in treating many of germs, bacteria, virus and fungal infections. Commonly grown in East Asia, it reaches a height of around 30 - 100 cm. Stress 10. The best known species are the strongly aromatic herb, Ocimum … in rigveda, its reference is present that is in 3500 to 1600 B.C old. Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum / tenuiflorum), also known as Tulsi or Tulasi, is an aromatic plant native to tropical Asia. It grows abundantly in Malaysia, Australia, West Africa and some of the Arab countries. Its scientific name is Ocimum Sanctum.It is grown in warm and tropical areas. Tulsi leaves are filled with scents as it smells very good. Therapeutic uses of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) with a note on eugenol and its pharmacological actions: a short review. Skin Disorders 13. Intestinal Parasites Healing Power 8 9 Tulsi, often referred to as “Holy Basil,” is believed to have multiple health benefits. Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology, 49(2), 125. Most of us grew up using Efinrin as a relief for stomach upset and haemorrhoids but do you know you have probably been plucking your Efinrin at the wrong time? In spite of the invasion of our ecosystems by exotic species of The best known species are the strongly aromatic herb, Ocimum basilicum (Thai basil) as well as the medicinal herb Ocimum tenuiflorum also known as Ocimum sanctum (holy basil or tulsi in Hindi). Tulsi is also reported to have anti-inflammatory qualities and is high in antioxidants. It is also grown in all over the country and islands also. In the problem of asthma it is very helpful since it relieves congestion and facilitates smoother breathing.The phytochemicals in tulsi such as Camphene, Eugenol, vitamin C and Cineole mediate their action against congestion, lung infections and shows healing of lung due to problems like tuberculosis, smoking and lung cancer.Tulsi shows the activities of oral disinfectant and mouth freshener. It is used for its therapeutic properties since 4000 to 5000 B.C. All information is provided on the website is only for educational purposes and is not meant to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. People with kidney diseases may want to include Efinrin in their diet based on the findings of this research.Efinrin has anti-bacterial properties. Tulsi is derived from a Sanskrit word, which means "matchless one". Diseases like malaria, typhoid, flu, any kind of fungus, gonorrhea etc. These are present on opposite sites. The seeds can also be made into beverages. 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