Indian Medicinal Plants Tulsi and Its Uses

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) Family Lamiaceae, is a native shurb to Indian subcontinent ,it is cultivated all over the world. But in India it is very popular plants every one knows about it. It is also known as holy basil, hindus family is used to worshipped it, tulsi is available in every house for prayer,it is a symbol of Mata Laxmi. It has been used for thousands of years in aayurveda for its immediately healing properties.It has been used by many cultures around the world. Tulsi is cultivated all over the india for religious and medicinal purposes. It is widely used for kadha. Tulsi can address any type of stress through a unique combination of pharmacological action. Tulsi may be protect organs and tissues against chemical stress from industrial pollutant and heavy metals or physical stress. Tulsi can be treat cold and cough. Tulsi is an aromatic plants.it is cultivated for traditional medicines and essential oils. There are three types of tulsi cultivated in India first one is Ram tulsi it is most common plant with bright green colour leaves, that are slightly sweet, second type of tulsi is krishna tulsi it's looking black steam with purplish green colour leaves, the third one is called vana tulsi, It is also called wild tulsi. Tulsi oil is also used as the ear drop. Tulsi helps in curing malaria and viral fever. It si very effective against indigestion, , hysteria, headache, stress,insomnia and cholera or swine flue. The fresh leaves of Tulsi are taken by the millions of people every day. For over the centuries Tulsi (the queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties. Modern scientific research offers impressive evidence that tulsi reduces stress, enhances stamina, relieves inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, prevents gastric ulcers, lower fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients.Tulsi leaves are used to treat skin problems like acne, blackheads and premature ageing. It is used to treat insect bites. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar. Recent studies suggest that Tulsi may be an antioxidant inhibitor, like many modern painkillers.Tulsi also shows some promise for protection from poisoning and cataracts. The oil extracted from the Karpoora. Tulsi is mostly used in the herbal toiletry. Its oil is also used against the insects and bacteria. Tulsi can not only keep the dreaded Swine flu or H1N1 flu at bay but also help in fast recovery of an afflicted person, Ayurvedic practitioners claim. "The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. Tulsi is well known for its medicinal properties antibacterial, , antipyretic, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, and antiseptic. Tulsi is able to fight viral fevers, cold and cough it is helped to improve health immunity.