what are the medicinal uses of Tulasi plant ?

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1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal
properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen
memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter
and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen
the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of
the plant are mucilaginous.

2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific
for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and
dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled
with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In
case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with
powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with
sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of
tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of
tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3
hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water.
In children, it is every effective in bringing down the
temperature.

3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many
Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to
mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi
leaves relieves cold and flu.

4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken
as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be
used as a gargle.

5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the
treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of
the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy
for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A
decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives
immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be
boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is
left and add then taken.

6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the
kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves
and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel
them via the urinary tract.

7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac
disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces
the level of blood cholesterol.

8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like
cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably
to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox
delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron
will hasten them.

9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or
anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the
leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even
healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day,
to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent
several common elements.

10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the
ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will
cure these conditions.

11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive
and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of
the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a
few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected
parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of
bites of insects and leeches.

12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is
beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin
diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some
naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.

13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders.
Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for
brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to
make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for
maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for
massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other
teeth disorders.

14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A
decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder.
Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be
applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat,
headache, and for providing coolness in general.

15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for
sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by
deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are
put into the eyes daily at bedtime.

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