Tulsi, or Basil as it is known in English is the miraculous ayurvedic plant that has been touted as a treatment for numerous ailments affecting the human body.
Ancient Indian medicinal journals have listed various benefits of the plant ranging from eye diseases to ringworms. Every part of the plant is considered a tonic for the body, mind and the spirit.
Benefits
• Studies suggest Tulsi as being a stress reliever
• Since the medieval ages, the plant has been used as a mouth freshner
• Is an ailment for the common cold, cough and also controls headaches
• Usage of Tulsi as a medicine reduces the risk of contracting cancer and lowers chances of heart issues
• Tulsi prevents premature aging and is an excellent antibiotic and disinfectant agent
• The basil plant contains extreme nutritional value and is a source of essential vitamins, calcium and zinc