The Elixir of Life- TULSI
We often bring the entire medical store for even a minute ailment as fever and common cold to our homes. But we have never given a thought to home remedies by herbs which our grandma must have told us a thousand times.
We often bring the entire medical store for even a minute ailment as fever and common cold to our homes. But we have never given a thought to home remedies by herbs which our grandma must have told us a thousand times. "Tulsi" literally means "the incomparable one". It is also known as the ‘Queen of Herbs’ around the world. Tulsi is considered as the sacred plant dearer to Lord Vishnu. Tulsi symbolises purity. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent because of its mythological importance and ancient existence. Tulsi got its name from Tulsi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. In Indian subcontinent; people grow Tulsi as the religious plant and worship it even today. Its leaves are used in temples and even in homes for the worship purposes. Even today, it is said that a Hindu house is considered incomplete without the Tulsi plant in the courtyard. Regarded as an "Elixir of Life"; Tulsi promotes longevity and significantly reduce stress in humans. It is considered as a pillar of the traditional Ayurvedic holistic healing system which is famous all over world. Tulsi is also known as an adaptogen.It is said that Tulsi works very differently for each person depending on his/her body needs. Tulsi has a very highly complex chemistry. Tulsi has got great medicinal value. Tulsi is also taken as the herbal tea. The fresh leaves of Tulsi are taken by the million of people everyday in the morning. For over the centuries; Tulsi (the queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties all over world.
Drinking Tulsi in tea; promotes a sense of well being, relieves stress, supports immunity, increases strength, and provides relief from cold, fever and flu symptoms. There are Fifteen such benefits that Tulsi has which we very faintly know and yet never recognised. Some are those which even our grandma’s must have told us at some point of our lives and some are those which we never knew. 1. Healing Power: Tulsi leaves act as a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory in humans. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce strong healing power.2. Fever & Common Cold: During rainy season, malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent; Tulsi leaves, boiled with tea, prevent against theses diseases. In acute fevers, basil leaves boiled with cardamom in half a litter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the fever.3. Cough: Tulsi has been an integral constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups. It helps mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma.4. Sore Throat: basil leaves Boiled in water taken as drink in case of sore throat. It can be also used as gargle water for sore throat.5. Respiratory Disorder: Tulsi leaves; with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold.6. Kidney Stone: For stones in kidney, basil juice and honey, taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them.7. Heart Disorder: Tulsi also has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. Tulsi also reduces the level of blood cholesterol.8. Children's Ailments: Common kids ailments like cough cold, fever, and diarrhoea and vomiting; can be easily be cured to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron hasten them effectively.9. Stress: Tulsi leaves are regarded as an anti-stress agent or 'adaptogen'. Tulsi leaves afford significant protection against stress. To prevent stress Healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day. It purifies blood also.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: This herb is preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. Fresh basil juice must be applied to the affected parts.12. Skin Disorders: Basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It is also effective in the treatment of leucoderma.13. Teeth Disorder: Basil leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil and used as toothpaste. This is very good for counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhoea and other teeth disorders.14. Headaches: Basil is a good medicine for headache. Its leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can be applied on the forehead for heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.15. Eye Disorders: It 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 to prevent such eye problems. It is being researched that Tulsi is also very effective in curing the latest dreaded disease which has infected our country; Swine flu."Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. Basil was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," Dr U K Tiwari, herbal medicine practitioner says.The herb will not only act as a preventive medicine but also help the affected person heal faster by speeding up the recovery process, Dr Timari added.Basil leaves are anti-viral agents and improve body's resistance against various diseases including swine flu," Dr Patel added. Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar said, "Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of 20-25 leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach."
This herb now not only in India but in all over world is being used and acknowledged for its numerous benefits and uses. Many scientists and researchers are still exploring other ways of using this herb in more effective manner and for curing other ailments. It is now known as the one answer for any ailment which a human being can be affected by and that too with complete natural treatment with no artificial chemicals and medicines.It can be grown in any place, in any whether, in any region and can be used with no hassles in quick way. Now, you understood why this Queen of herbs is called the Elixir of Life!!
Drinking Tulsi in tea; promotes a sense of well being, relieves stress, supports immunity, increases strength, and provides relief from cold, fever and flu symptoms. There are Fifteen such benefits that Tulsi has which we very faintly know and yet never recognised. Some are those which even our grandma’s must have told us at some point of our lives and some are those which we never knew. 1. Healing Power: Tulsi leaves act as a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory in humans. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce strong healing power.2. Fever & Common Cold: During rainy season, malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent; Tulsi leaves, boiled with tea, prevent against theses diseases. In acute fevers, basil leaves boiled with cardamom in half a litter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the fever.3. Cough: Tulsi has been an integral constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups. It helps mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma.4. Sore Throat: basil leaves Boiled in water taken as drink in case of sore throat. It can be also used as gargle water for sore throat.5. Respiratory Disorder: Tulsi leaves; with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold.6. Kidney Stone: For stones in kidney, basil juice and honey, taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them.7. Heart Disorder: Tulsi also has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. Tulsi also reduces the level of blood cholesterol.8. Children's Ailments: Common kids ailments like cough cold, fever, and diarrhoea and vomiting; can be easily be cured to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron hasten them effectively.9. Stress: Tulsi leaves are regarded as an anti-stress agent or 'adaptogen'. Tulsi leaves afford significant protection against stress. To prevent stress Healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day. It purifies blood also.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: This herb is preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. Fresh basil juice must be applied to the affected parts.12. Skin Disorders: Basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It is also effective in the treatment of leucoderma.13. Teeth Disorder: Basil leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil and used as toothpaste. This is very good for counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhoea and other teeth disorders.14. Headaches: Basil is a good medicine for headache. Its leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can be applied on the forehead for heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.15. Eye Disorders: It 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 to prevent such eye problems. It is being researched that Tulsi is also very effective in curing the latest dreaded disease which has infected our country; Swine flu."Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. Basil was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," Dr U K Tiwari, herbal medicine practitioner says.The herb will not only act as a preventive medicine but also help the affected person heal faster by speeding up the recovery process, Dr Timari added.Basil leaves are anti-viral agents and improve body's resistance against various diseases including swine flu," Dr Patel added. Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar said, "Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of 20-25 leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach."
This herb now not only in India but in all over world is being used and acknowledged for its numerous benefits and uses. Many scientists and researchers are still exploring other ways of using this herb in more effective manner and for curing other ailments. It is now known as the one answer for any ailment which a human being can be affected by and that too with complete natural treatment with no artificial chemicals and medicines.It can be grown in any place, in any whether, in any region and can be used with no hassles in quick way. Now, you understood why this Queen of herbs is called the Elixir of Life!!
Tulsi Vivah
The festival of Tulsi Vivah is celebrated in every household of Goa. It si celebrated as enthusiastically and traditionally as we celebrated marriages of humans. The Goan women engage themselves in preparations well in advance. A typical Goan sweet is sent to the daughter from her parental home along with Jodi (cotton threads used to light lamp while performing aarti).
It is said that Tulsi was married to Jalandhar who was a demon king. But Tulsi prayed to Lord Vishnu that her demon husband would be protected and no god was able to harm him. However on the request of the other gods and goddesses; Lord Vishnu took the form of Jalandhar and stayed with innocent and unaware Tulsi. When the truth emerged after Jalandhar death, Vrinda cursed Vishnu and turned him to stone (Shaligram) and collapsed. From her body emerged the Tulsi plant. That is why in Hindu religion Vishnu worship is considered incomplete without Tulsi leaves. Tulsi Vivah is celebrated after Kartik Akadashi and on this day Tulsi is married to Shaligram.
Tulsi is coloured and decorated as a bride on this day. Few Sugarcanes and tamarind and amla trees branches are planted along with the Tulsi plant. A full meal consisting of rice, moongachi gathi, puri, sweet potato kheer, red pumpkin vegetable cooked with pieces of sugarcane, amla and tamarind is offered to Tulsi Vrindavan at mid day. Tulsi Vivah takes place late in the evening. Various poha dishes are offered to Lord Vishnu on this day.
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