Top 10 benefits of Basil Plant (Tulasi)

“Tulsi” (Hindi) in India, the basil plant is a leafy herb widely found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the most sacred of all the herbs found in India. It can be found in almost every Indian household.

Not just from a religious point of view, but from a medicinal perspective too, Tulsi has endless properties. In Ayurveda, it is known to be the destroyer of all the doshas. Tulsi is one of the most commonly and widely used ingredients in many Indian home remedies.

Here, I'm listing the top 10 benefits of the basil plant:

1. It is used in treating the common cold and flu, sore throat, and respiratory Problems.
2. It acts as a detoxifying and purifying agent, hence good for the skin.
3. It has antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties and hence, is used in the treatment of ulcers, cuts, and wounds.
4. It helps to control blood sugar levels, hence good for diabetic people.
5.  It is beneficial for those who have kidney stones. It is a detoxifying agent that can help in reducing uric acid levels and hence eliminate the risk of developing kidney stones.
6.  It helps in getting rid of bad breath and is also useful in treating gum disorders.
7. It helps in combating stress. It helps in maintaining the normal levels of the stress hormones (cortisol) in the body.
8. It is beneficial for digestion.
9.  It helps in reducing inflammatory and neurological pain like headaches.
10. It has anti-aging properties, due to the presence of antioxidants in it, preventing cell aging and death and providing protection against free radicals.