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Top 5 Remarkable Benefits Of Tulsi Powder
Madhura MohanWe often ignore the opportunities at hand and go in search of other opportunities. This general saying is so very apt to today's topic. Tulsi, a plant in our backyard, is immensely filled with medicinal benefits — but little do we consider its benefits and go in search of other remedies. Although Tulsi has been used for its diverse healing properties for over 5,000 years, it's an herb that has lately enjoyed a surge in popularity among health enthusiasts of modern times.
The predominant cause of global morbidity is closely linked to lifestyle-related choices, many of which can be addressed with a focus on healthy lifestyle practices.
We'll learn in today's blog about Tulsi — an herb that's intertwined as both a revered spiritual herb and a safe, natural medicinal herb.
A Brief About Tulsi
Tulsi, known by its scientific name Ocimum sanctum, is also called Holy Basil. It belongs to the family Lamiaceae, is native to the Indian subcontinent, and is widespread as a cultivated aromatic perennial plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.
The emerging science on Tulsi reinforces ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and suggests that Tulsi is the 'elixir of life' due to its vast array of health benefits.
Nutraceutical Value Of Tulsi
Studies on the nutraceutical value of Tulsi reveal that it is a rich source of minerals (iron, phosphorus, copper, manganese, chromium, zinc), polysaccharides, fiber, B and C vitamins, pigments, and mucilage. Tulsi is known to contain beta carotene, chlorophyll, phytonutrients, phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, fatty acid derivatives, and essential oils.
How To Consume Tulsi Powder?
The most beneficial and easiest way to consume Tulsi powder on a regular basis is by preparing kadha. However, you can also mix it with herbal teas or other herbs to enhance its beneficial value.
1. Tulsi Improves Immunity
Taken too many sick leaves last month? Being low on immunity makes you more likely to catch a common cold, flu, respiratory illnesses, and various other infections. The opposite holds true as well — having a strong immune system makes you less likely to contract illnesses.
A decoction of Tulsi — 1–2 cups daily, preferably on an empty stomach — is the easiest way to boost immunity naturally.
Tulsi has exceptional antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and disinfectant properties which help protect us from a variety of infections. It boosts the formation of healthy immune cells like T helper cells and natural killer cells, thereby making our immune system strong. Loaded with phytonutrients and essential oils, Tulsi is enriched with antioxidant properties that help fight free radical damage.
2. Tulsi Improves Digestion
Do you often complain about a bloated stomach, constipation, or stomach pain? Adding just a teaspoon of Tulsi powder to your meals or drinking a cup of Tulsi tea daily will offer you a noticeable difference. Tulsi is a rich source of antioxidants and phytonutrients that enhance digestion, improve bowel movements, and help provide relief from indigestion issues. Its antioxidants help with both physiological and metabolic stress.
Tulsi soothes your stomach, fights against acid refluxes, and relieves indigestion issues. Consuming Tulsi tea on an empty stomach helps flush out toxins from the body. Tulsi also has carminative properties which provide effective relief from flatulence and bloating.
3. Tulsi Helps Boost Clear Skin
Is your skin frequently prone to acne and blemishes? Environmental factors such as pollution, heat, dust, grime, and daily use of beauty products can take a serious toll on your skin. Tulsi benefits reflect on your skin both when consumed and when applied topically.
Tulsi helps get rid of dirt and grime, and flushes out toxins from your skin, giving it a revitalized look. While most commercial skin cleansers leave skin feeling extremely dry, Tulsi is known to deeply unclog skin pores and hydrate them. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help purify the blood and remove toxins when consumed. Being astringent in nature, Tulsi soaks up excess oil and dries up acne when applied as a face mask.
Mix one tablespoon of Tulsi powder with a teaspoon of sandalwood powder and a few drops of rose water and apply on face. Once it dries completely, rinse with cool water. Repeat this 2–3 times a week for effective results.
4. Tulsi Minimizes Hair Fall
Are you facing a hair fall issue? Dry or oily scalp, flakiness, overexposure to heat, dust, pollution, overuse of heat-styling tools, combing wet hair, nutritional deficiencies, and washing hair with hot water are the chief factors that cause hair fall. If you have tried all counter medications and lost heart because of zero results, Tulsi can come to the rescue.
Tulsi is packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants that nourish and moisturize your scalp. This eliminates itching, boosts circulation to the scalp, and stimulates hair growth. Tulsi rejuvenates the hair follicles and strengthens the roots, which in turn curbs hair loss.
Mix a tablespoon of Tulsi powder with some warm coconut oil. Gently massage this mixture into your scalp, leave for about 30 minutes, and follow it up with shampoo and conditioner. Try this once a week to prevent hair fall and make your hair look healthier and shinier.
5. Tulsi Improves Response To Stress
Do you feel stuck, unclear, and stressed often? The higher the levels of cortisol (stress hormone) in our body, the more stressed you'll be. Regular consumption of Tulsi brings positive effects on the mind, supports the body at the cellular level, and helps you cope with the varied stresses of daily life. Being an adaptogenic herb, Tulsi is loaded with antioxidants that bring down your cortisol levels and calm you down. Tulsi has restorative benefits on the nervous system — helping relax your nerves, increasing circulation, and giving calming and cooling sensations that contribute to a reduction in stress.
While the digital era is surrounded by a fair share of illnesses, it's time we switch to traditional herbs which come with zero side effects…
Tulsi brings Ayurvedic esteem, complex flavour, and soothing benefits to modern day life…
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