Some medicinal purposes of holy basil.

Holy basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum is a world wide plant which is almost found in everywhere. It is commonly known as holy basil. It is a perennial plant. This plant contains a number of medicinal properties which are very helpful to our health. Holy basil is mainly native to India. It's also found in Bangladesh, China, America, Nepal, Japan, Indonesia. This plant has a nice smell.

Name

It is commonly known as holy basil, tulsi, tulasi.

Botanical name is Ocimum sanctum and family is Labiatae.

Using part

Especially leaves are using part of this plant. It is an important herb in ayurvedic medicine.

Benefits

Basil leaf is being used in medicine since ancient times. It is good for our health as it helps in curing many types of health problems.

1. Very good for heart.

Basil leaves are very good heart as they help in removing the toxins from the blood and also control blood pressure. It also help to reduce the bad cholesterol.

2. Good for respiratory system.

Basil leaves are very good for the respiratory system as they help in treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma, cold and cough.

If you want a good result you should consume basil leaves by boiling them with honey and ginger.

3. Treat headaches.

This plant can be used for the treatment of headache. It will give you a relief from it within a few minutes.

For this you have to add some basil leaves in the boiling water with honey and cloves.

4. Remove bad breath.

Basil leaf can be used for the treatment of the bad breath. It works like toothpaste.

You should take some basil leaf and chew them it will work like toothpaste.

5. Improve dental health.

Basil leaves are very good for dental health as they help in treatment to teeth disorders. It protects from bacteria.

6. Sharpen mind.

It is beneficial for mental health as they help in sharpening your mind and also relief from stress.

7. Cure cancer.

It helps to cure deadly disease cancer.

8. For glowing skin.

For glowing and flawless skin this plant is very useful. It reduces pimples.

9. Boost energy level.

This plant is very useful to people who want to reduce weight and also help in the boosting up your energy level.

10. Good for eyes.

Basil leaves are great source of vitamin A. It is very beneficial for eyes.

11. Provide relief from the pain of kidney stone.

If you are suffering from the pain of kidney stones then you should consume basil leaves regularly.

12. Insect bites.

For a good result you should eat basil leaves daily. But taking basil leaves by mouth might cause nausea or diarrhea.

Finally it can be said that plant more medicinal tree which protects our health from various disease and protects our environment from harmful problems. We can plant basil in our garden.