Tulsi or Basil Plant

Hi Chaitra! You have highlighted a very interesting Indian medicine. It is really good for our immune system and I wish that every house-hold should have a Basil plant in his house. We've four well grown basil plants in our home and we keep using Basil leaves in tea etc. and keep chewing raw leaves each day. It is understood that it help strengthen our immune system and protect us from much hyped and talked about Swine flu.

Basil is very easy to grow as well. In the UK it grows well outside in the summer months, and if grown on a windowsill it will grow through the winter as well. I usually use it to add to meals that have cooked tomato in them (pasta dishes etc.), but it is good to know that it is also very good for your health.

Recently in mylot, I have read a discussion where it is mentioned,it will increase immune system and then in turn can protect us from many diseases. I also support this idea.

I like cooking with basil. I really didn't know it had all those qualities. Maybe, i will grow some next spring.

that is nice to know that such a common plant gives health benefits. I would imagine that eating any fresh plants are beneficial. Basil is not used very much in Western cooking other than a herb with tomatoes and sometimes pesto sauce. it is certainly not used in Western medicine.

Yes, i know Tulsi is very magical plant. it is also said that taking 5-6 leaves everyday in the morning increases your memory power.Other Benefits of Tulsi are: It is very useful for cough and cold. It is useful against attack of swine flu. It increases your immunity against all diseases. Thanks

Wouldn't fresh basil be good in salads, sandwiches and soups? I was thinking that it might be, but am not for sure.

yes its true ...it has great medicinal values...here in our city and everywhere in India there is threat of swine flu and we are having tulsi leaves in our tea also...it helps to keep away from diseases...it is also best medicine for cough and cold...and so in India it is worshipped like God...

Hello friend Really TULSI(BASIL) plant is more and more essential for every house. In India tulsi plant is being worshiped . It is a 100% medicated plant. Lots of disease completely cured by taking the leaves of tulsi plant. Do you know friend even leaves of tulsi can prevent swine flue. From the vastu point of view tulsi plant can prevent all negative aspects of your house. It is very useful for all of us. We should plant more and more tulsi plant in and around our house. pkc3000

Hi chaitra, Indians are very much familiar with Tulsi plants and its uses as medicine. Its extract is using for making ayurvedic medicine. Tulsi can cure common cold ,cough and sore throat. In India Tulsi is also worshipped as Goddess.

that a plant can make the body stay fit and healthy. I am amazed God has created.

I didn´t know the health powers of the plant but I love to eat it. And I make pesto to last the whole year when basil is in season. How are you supposed to it it to have most of its benefits? Share, please. Thank you

Yes I have Tulsi plants at home and I know it cures common cold, coughs and lot of other common diseases. The crushed leaves of tulsi are used as a face pack to remove pimples too.

I think this is one surviving Indian tradition which is very logical. That spoonful of 'Holy Water" (Teertham) twice every day is made with Tulasi leaves and protects health. It is indeed the best of preventive medicine. It is good for, Digestion, cough, cold, fever and many other common deceases.

Chaitra001, Yes tulsi is having lot of benefits and do you know its types? There are some types too. Hope this information helps you which i have written previously...I daily eat tulsi and some times even when cold is there i drink its water which is very good. see the link for it types and benefits http://www.boddunan.com/health-a-fitness/39-food/13047-tulsi-or-basil-a-traditional-plant.html

Dear friend, In most of pujas and other purity rituals Tulasi has a prominent part. In place people put Tulsi leafs in boiled water and bath with that, it has lots of beneficial part in purity aspects of life. It has lots of health side and most medicine effects. It is part of purity especially in Temples.

Hi. chaitra001. I have never heard of the Tulsi plant before. I have heard of the Basil plant though. I am sure that these plant leaves are very nutritious and delicious. I love eating herbs that are healthy for my body.

plucking 10-15 leaves everyday might hurt the plant of tulsi. poor plant!

Hi chaitra I am also from india, you know in almost homes of all hindus you can see basil plants in the court yard, it is considered as holy plant, they are worshiiped by us as a goddess , we light lamps and insense sticks near it every morning and evening; the leaves have wonderful medicinal property.. as you too say.. Incidentally today we are observing a festival that symbolises marriage of goddess Tulsi with god Vishnu.. Thank you so much for this discussion. Professor. . Cheers have a great day ahead. God bless you. Welcome always.