Mother Medicine Of Nature ....

 

According to Hindu mythology every Indian  recognized that  holy basil plant  is a holy plant.It is a blessing of God to our nature.Holy basil scientific name is Ocimum tencuiflorum.It is also known as Tulsi,Tulasi,Basilic sacre,Indian basil,Rama tulsi,Krishna tulsi red holy basil, hot basil, basilic plant, kala tulsi basilic Indian ocimum sanctum etc.It is an aromatic,flowering plant of the mint family(lamiaceae) . It is also a perennial plant.It is found in India,Indian subcontinent place and south east Asian tropical country.This plant grows in normal temperature and less water in all over parts of india.

RELIGIOUS VIEW:-

 In every Hindu family of India this plant is planted in courtyard of house so it is also called secret plant. leaves of this plant is worship of Vishnu and plant is also worshiped as the form of Goddess laxmi.This plant gives us sufficient amount of oxygen,keeps the environment clean.It keeps faraway the disease so it is also known as "mother medicine of nature".In India many function many occasions and in many act of worship like sabitri brats, marriage ceremony,Laxmi puja the holy basil plant is worshiped.

AYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL VIEW:-

In ayurveda holy basil plant is a medicinal herb. From the leaves,seeds,stemp, flower various medicine should be prepared.

1.It helps in normal bronchial lung function, normal adrenal function and reduce cortisol level.cortisol hormones is the reason of stress so this plant regulates stress also.

2.It also used in many skin ointment.Tulsi exhibits antioxidants activity and supports the body's lipid and protein oxidation levels and normal anti oxidant defense reactions.It controls normal blood sugar levels.

3.Holy basil leaves help in liver function and a normal immune system.It helps in re leaving stress.It is also a very effective in improving digestive system.

4.Tulsi is diaphoretic,anti periodic, stimulating, expectorant herb.

5.By using leaves of holy basil in tea or warm water and drink many cold deases,cough,viral fever, migraine problem should be prevented.

6.By eating of seeds of this plant we should prevent the irregularity of menstrual cycle of female.

PRECAUTION OF USES:-

Eating highly of Tulsi it diluted the blood very thin.so it not recommended in specific medication such as anti coagulant include heparin, aspirin,plevix,lovenox,ticlid etc(drugs that slow down blood clotting)