Tulsi Scientific Name
Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi Other Names
English: Holy Basil
Sanskrit: Tulasi
Hindi: Tulsi
Sanskrit: Tulasi
Hindi: Tulsi
What is Tulsi?
Tulsi, aka Indian basil or the holy basil, is called the Queen of Herbs, in Ayurveda.
Originally from India, it is now grown in Australia, West Africa, and some Middle Eastern countries. The leaves, stems, and seeds are used to make Ayurvedic medicine. It is a natural adaptogen that has anti-depressant and anti-anxiety properties and helps in fighting stress and related disorders.
Inherent chemicals in holy basil are thought to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) and in some cases helps in lowering blood sugar levels in Diabetics.
In certain studies, the anti-oxidant properties of Tulsi have found to have an anti-carcinogenic effect on the body.
Common forms of Tulsi
Tablets, Liquid Extract, Capsules, Tea, Powder
Tulsi is commonly used for:
- Anger and Hostility
- Acidity and Heartburn
- Catarrh
- Cellulite
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Stress
- Earwax
- Asthma
- Cough
- Heart disease
- Fever
- Headache
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Flu (influenza)
- Malaria
- Mercury poisoning
- Ear infection (otitis media)
- Ringworm (tinea corporis)
- Tuberculosis
- Swelling (inflammation) of the liver (hepatitis)
- Colds and Flu
- Urinary Incontinence
- Laryngitis
- Swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the
- Lung (Bronchitis)
- Neuralgia
- Influenza
- Kidney Stone
Tulsi Dosage
A dose of 10 grams of holy basil/tulsi leaf aqueous extract can be given 1 to 4 times per day in equal doses. As a tincture solution, the average dose is 30 drops per day in three equal doses. Tulsi whole-plant aqueous extract of 6 to 14 grams is an average daily dose.
Tulsi Side-effects and Warnings
Common side effects: Not known.
Not so common side effects: Holy basil is possibly safe when used for up to 8 weeks. Taking high doses of holy basil might cause nausea or diarrhea.
Pregnant or Nursing mothers: Avoid concentrated doses to be on the safe side.
Children: Not known.
Not so common side effects: Holy basil is possibly safe when used for up to 8 weeks. Taking high doses of holy basil might cause nausea or diarrhea.
Pregnant or Nursing mothers: Avoid concentrated doses to be on the safe side.
Children: Not known.
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