Tulsi has rejuvenating properties that boosts energy in the morning and because it is not a stimulant, supports deep restful sleep when taken before bed.
Anti-Bacterial & Anti-Viral
โHow can you cure Ebola disease?โย someone asked my teacher in a lecture in late 2014, when theย largest Ebola epidemicย in history was affecting West Africa.
Dr. Padma Raju replied: โDip Tulsi leaves in hot water and chew, this is what they really need [in Africa] now.โ
This is because Tulsiโs specific/special actionย (โPrabhavaโโ)ย is anti-bacterial and anti-viral and that it removes parasites from the gutย (โKrimighnaโ).
Prana & Respiratory Health
This plant isย full of Prana.ย This is why famously itโs principle use is for the respiratory system. Hence, it is great for cough, bronchitis, asthma, immunity and toย waneย fever.
In Ayurveda, we give Tulsi tea/water as a last resort for a miracle if a disease seems impossible to tackle. We also give it to people before they are about to die to bestow Prana (life-force) in them.
Water Purifier
Tulsi’s broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, which includes activity against a range of human and animal pathogens, suggests it can be used as a water purifier. Additionally add a small amount ofย Nirmali Seedsย (Strychnos Potatorum) to purify water.
And the List Goes On…
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-stress, anti-arthtritic agent,ย tulsi is good for anything!ย In addition, tulsi has been reported to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, reduce ulcers, treat allergies, cancer, infertility, diabetes and cholesterol.
Studiesย have shown that tulsi protects healthy cells from the toxicity of radiation and chemotherapy.
As western science continues its investigation, it will be difficult to find a condition that tulsi will not be helpful in. This is why it is theย Queen of herbs.
Fresh Is Best – Capture Full Potency
A lot of the really powerful constituents are mainly in the volatile oils likeย eugenol and ursolic acid.
Volatile oils means the chemicals dissipate out of the air. So to capture these volatile oils (where the full potency of Tulsi resides), it should be ingested hours after harvest or as a special type of extract.
Fresh usageย – Dip fresh leaves in some water and chew or brew in a tea.
Alternative to freshย – You can use it as a critical extract as the volatile oils are saved. Use half the formula of extract, plus half of the whole herb.
It is always important to use whole herbsย to receive microbes and enhance biochemical intelligence, so the body can properlyย absorb the full spectrum of these powerful chemicals and in a safe manner (avoiding side effects).
Where Can I Get Tulsi?
Plants –ย In Australia, you can buy seeds (germinate them first) or seedling pots fromย The Herb Store,ย Beautanicalsย orย Green Friends, or possibly your local local Indian Grocery.
Growing and using your own Tulsi is a very rewarding ritual. They say it really tests you a gardenerโs devotion because the plant is SO sensitive to all energies and intentions.
Teasย – Tea bags are readily available across the globe. I recommend drinkย Organic Indiaย Tulsi if I can’t get fresh.ย Discount code: VITALVEDA
Properties
- Rasa (taste):ย Pungent and Bitter
- Virya (potency):ย Hot
- Vipaka (post digestive effect):ย Pungent
- Gunas (quality):ย Dry and light.
- Doshas:ย Balances VPK. Increasesย pittaย in excess.
photo:ย offerings to Tulsi part of a ceremony at the renown Raju clinic, Hyderabad, India.
