Tulsi- Ocimum sanctum
Latin Names : Ocimum sanctum / O. tenuiflorum
English Names : Holy Basil
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Tulasi, Vishnu priya
Ingredients: Tulsi Extract 400mg & Tulsi Powder 100mg
Indications: Antibiotic, Antioxidant, Anti Periodic & Useful in Fever, Gastric disorder, Boosts Immunity
Tulsi(Ocimum sanctum) decreases Vata and Kapha and increases Pitta. It is acted in plasma, blood, marrow and nerves, reproductive and respiratory, nervous and digestive Systems. It is beneficial in ailments like cold, cough, sinus congestion, headache, arthritis, rheumatism, abdominal distention, flu and reduces fat, strengthens the heart, prevents nausea, cancer, leukaemia, removes toxins, increases semen, promotes tranquility, depression etc.
Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar."
Benefits of Tulsi
Blood and haemopoeitic tissue: It is styptic in nature and plant as a whole is blood purifier
Cardiovascular system: It is cardio protective.
Respiratory system: It is useful in cough, bronchitis, asthma.
Digestive system: It is used in stomachic and hepatic infections.
Reproductive system: It is an aphrodisiac .
Skin: Leaves are used on boils, ringworms, urticaria, leprosy
Ear nose throat: Juice poured in ear cures ear ache
Immunity: Tulsi has antimicrobial properties since it is also anti - inflammatory due to the oil eugenol, present in the leaves. The Ursolic acid present in Tulsi, has anti-allergic properties. The plant can play a role in the management of immunological disorders such as allergies and asthma.
Antibiotic: It possess significant antibacterial and insecticidal properties.
Dosage: One capsule twice a day.
References
1. Prof P.V Sharma, Dravya Guna Vigyana, Vol II, pg 516-518
2. Dr.KM Nadkarni, The Indian Materia Medica, Vol.I, pg 865-867
3. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India, Part I, Vol.II, pg 162-167