In good olden days, Indian sages cured many diseases with the imperial herb Tulsi. They were able to heal the body suffering from almost all the common ailments only through this holy herb. The medicinal value of this plant since then has spread not only in every part of India but every corner of the globe. It is widely used in all the Ayurvedic treatments. Even the modern science accepts the infinite medicinal properties of Tulsi. It possesses antioxidants antibacterial and antiviral properties etc that helps body to fight against the day-to day illness.

Common Cold – Tulsi is ideal for curing common cold and cough. At the initial stage itself, when an individual experiences soar throat, consume five Tulsi leaves along with Crystallized sugar lumps or crystal sugar (called misri or mishri in Hindi) once in a day continuously for three days. Common cold and cough will not occur later. In case, someone is already down with cold and cough then consume Tulsi decoction. Boil 9-10 Tulsi leaves in water. Also add 2-3 black pepper, half teaspoon of cardamom powder and half cup milk in water. Reduce it to half. Once done, drink hot sip by sip and sleep. Continue for three days, cold and cough will be gone naturally. In case of acute cough, boil Tulsi leaves in water and gargle with this water first in morning and last in night. Cough would come in control.

Respiratory Problems – Due to increasing pollution it is very usual to see people suffering from respiratory problems. For chest pain, take Tulsi juice with crystal sugar. It would reduce the pain and also the cough. Stiffening of chest muscles can be cured by consuming the mixture of five gms Tulsi extract, five gms sugar and powder of two black pepper seeds. In order to get relief from Asthma attack, prepare the decoction by boiling five gms of Tulsi inflorescences along with ten gms of ginger in one liter of water. Reduce the water less than half and allow it cool. Later mix honey as per taste and drink it. It can be taken two to three times in a day as required. To reduce the pain in the ribs due to cold, apply the paste made from mixing powder of five gms of pusker seed and five gms of Tulsi extract.

Stomach Disorders – Stomach disorders relate to problems like vomiting, irregular bowel motions and indigestion etc. Tulsi juice with honey is helpful in controlling vomiting. Bowel motions can be made regular by having the 25 gms of juice of Tulsi and drumstick leaves with sendha namak (alternatively common salt or black salt can also be taken). To cure any stomach disorder, take one spoon Tulsi juice mixed with equal amount of turmeric juice 2-3 times in a day.

Joint Pain – Panchang is referred to five parts of Tulsi viz. roots, leaves, inflorescences, twigs and seeds. Take equal quantity of all five and extract juice from it by making a fine paste. Ten gms of this juice mix with ten gms of jaggery and little goat milk and drink every morning and evening. Joint pain shall be reduced. Tulsi seed powder is effective in curing the muscular pain.

Stress Reliever – Every individual in the family can be heard suffering from stress. These days Tulsi is also known anti-stress agent. Therefore, everyone should guzzle down after chewing 8-10 Tulsi leaves everyday preferable twice in a day. It purifies the blood, releases the tensions and enhances the overall body system.

Skin Problems - To cure skin disease, rub the soil having the remains Tulsi roots on the skin, leave it for 10 minutes and later take bath. To get rid of itching and eczema apply the paste made from grinding Tulsi leaves in lemon juice. Prickly heat irritation can be overcome by consuming Tulsi seeds with five gms of amla (Indian gooseberry).

Every part of Tulsi plant proffers some or the other health benefit. This sacrosanct herb is immensely helpful is getting the quick relief from the regular health problems. It is worth trying the Tulsi medicinal power as getting cured with natural remedies has no side effects and long lasting speedy recovery.