healing properties of tulsi or holy basil
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Tulsi
The Queen of Herbs
Can you cure a headache without a pill and get yourself a personalised immune-boosting programme without a bill? Yes, it is possible only with tulsi, the queen of herbs
By Kamakshi Vyas-Fernandes
They say that “the whole is only as strong as the sum of its parts.” When applied to healing, it would mean that it is counterproductive to treat only the illness or its symptoms; you should treat the body as a whole.
This is exactly what Dadaji explained about the working of the powers of the tulsi. Scientifically explained, tulsi has
‘adaptogenic’ properties that carry out the function of helping the body adapt to physical and mental stress.
G
randparents and old folks often use and recommend easily available herbs, plants and spices as home remedies. As my grandfather or Dadaji — who was an allopathic and ayurvedic doctor — used to say, using natural herbs aids in the generation of a robust body by boosting our immune system and helping us to combat any major or minor illnesses.
If you explore, you will find a million home remedies made from regular ingredients like turmeric, fenugreek and mustard seeds, various oils, condiments, animal products, common plants and related
ingredients from your kitchen or a nearby garden. All you need to do is have an open mind.
In India, the tulsi (holy basil or the
Ocimum tenuiflorum) is revered not only for its traditional and religious values, but also for its healing properties. Dadaji had planted two varieties of tulsi at our ancestral home, so that it would be easily accessible in times of need — the blueish-purplish version that’s called Shyaam tulsi and the pure green variety called Ram tulsi.
Shyaam tulsi is stronger in flavour and aroma than Ram tulsi, which is mild yet fragrant. prioritypages tulsi v3.indd 16
16
Over summer vacations and winter breaks, when we
© Luceluceluce | Dreamstime.com
Tulsi
The Queen of Herbs
Can you cure a headache without a pill and get yourself a personalised immune-boosting programme without a bill? Yes, it is possible only with tulsi, the queen of herbs
By Kamakshi Vyas-Fernandes
They say that “the whole is only as strong as the sum of its parts.” When applied to healing, it would mean that it is counterproductive to treat only the illness or its symptoms; you should treat the body as a whole.
This is exactly what Dadaji explained about the working of the powers of the tulsi. Scientifically explained, tulsi has
‘adaptogenic’ properties that carry out the function of helping the body adapt to physical and mental stress.
G
randparents and old folks often use and recommend easily available herbs, plants and spices as home remedies. As my grandfather or Dadaji — who was an allopathic and ayurvedic doctor — used to say, using natural herbs aids in the generation of a robust body by boosting our immune system and helping us to combat any major or minor illnesses.
If you explore, you will find a million home remedies made from regular ingredients like turmeric, fenugreek and mustard seeds, various oils, condiments, animal products, common plants and related
ingredients from your kitchen or a nearby garden. All you need to do is have an open mind.
In India, the tulsi (holy basil or the
Ocimum tenuiflorum) is revered not only for its traditional and religious values, but also for its healing properties. Dadaji had planted two varieties of tulsi at our ancestral home, so that it would be easily accessible in times of need — the blueish-purplish version that’s called Shyaam tulsi and the pure green variety called Ram tulsi.
Shyaam tulsi is stronger in flavour and aroma than Ram tulsi, which is mild yet fragrant. prioritypages tulsi v3.indd 16
16
Over summer vacations and winter breaks, when we