TulsiThe tulsi plant also known as “basil” is a very common plant in Indian households. It is the most sacred of all herbs found in India. It has been used in India for over 5000 years and is well known for its healing properties on the mind, body and soul. The tulsi plant is also known as Ocimum tenuiflorum. The plant is very popular in South Asian countries. There are three variations of Tulsi; Rama Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi and Vana Tulsi. Each of the variations has its own distinctive taste. Generally, the leaves, seeds and dried roots are the parts of holy basil used medicinally. Tulsi has played a very important role in the history of mankind due to the innumerable benefits it possesses and the uses it offers. The extract obtained from the plants is used to cure various diseases such as cold, inflammation, malaria, heart disease, skin care, dental care, relief of respiratory disorders, asthma, fever, lung disorders, heart disease, stress and many more. Tulsi contains hundreds of beneficial compounds and has strong antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, adaptogenic, and immune-boosting properties. Tulsi also helps in purifying the atmosphere. Marked by its powerful aroma and astringent taste, it is considered in Ayurveda as an “elixir of life” and is well known for promoting longevity. It is because of these numerous benefits that “Tulsi herb” is revered in India! The benefits of Tulsi are: • Cures fever – Tulsi has powerful germicidal, fungicidal, antibacterial and antibiotic properties that perfectly cure fever. It has the potential to cure any type of fever, from common infections to malaria. In Ayurveda, a person suffering from fever is strongly advised to take a decoctio...... middle of paper ....... It is the best tonic to nourish the digestive organ and help create a normal balance between food particles and digestive acidity. Besides all these benefits, it has recently been discovered that tulsi also has environmental benefits. Tulsi apparently emits oxygen for 20 hours and ozone for 4 hours, as well as forming nascent oxygen which absorbs harmful gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the environment. After knowing all the amazing benefits of this herb, I am sure you would try all these home remedies which will work wonders for you. However, if you do not have easy access to the tulsi plant, you can try this natural herb in tablet form i.e. Himalayan tulasi which is said to treat all infections. from fever to heart disease. Make the most of Christmas deals on herbal products by shopping at OnlineHerbs.com.