Importance Of Tulsi (Holy Basil) Leaves On Your Health

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Tulsi (Holy Basil):

Tulsi plant (Ocimum sanctum L. or Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) commonly called Holy Basil. It is a useful herb as it has many medicinal applications.

Benefits of Tulsi leaves on your health:

• The leaves reduce respiratory, heart diseases, and strengthen the stomach.

• Reduces the risk of developing kidney stones.

• It is good for the throat and healthy gums.

• It acts as a pain killer, stress relief, and helps in keeping the mind cool.

• It acts as antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory.

• Its leaves help to reduce fever, sore throat, cold, cough, headache, etc.

• Chewing raw Tulsi leaves purifies the blood and prevents the development of pimples.

• It reduces infections related to skin, improves skin texture, and lightens dark spots.

• Improves digestion and prevents constipation.

• Overall it plays an important role in improving your immunity.

Harmful effects of holy basil (Tulsi):

Tulsi leaves shouldn't be consumed more than 8-10 leaves a day, as it may cause problems like:

• Increase your body heat.

• It may result in a sore tongue.

• You may not feel the taste of food.

• You may rarely develop allergic reactions.

• It may damage the liver.

• May decay tooth enamel.

• Not recommend for pregnant women.

• May cause infertility in males and females.

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