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Expert's Advice:- Tulsi, also known as tulasi is holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) in English. This herb has lot of significance for health, especially in Asian countries like India. Tulsi possesses many medicinal properties and in Hinduism, the plant of basil is considered to be very holy and used in almost all regional rituals. The herbal part used of this plant is tulasi leaves, known as tulasipatra in Devnagari Language, the Sanskrit. When the modern science fails with its contemporary medicines in tackling health ailments, especially viral originated, tulsi plays a significant role in relieving signs & symptoms of viral disease. In Ayurveda, Tulasi is of two types depending on appearance such as SVETA and VANA. TULASI (SVETA) Botanical name : Ocimum sanctum Linn (White variety) Family : Lamiaceae Sanskrit: Tulasi, Surasa, Svetatulasi. English : Holy basil, Sacred basil, White basil Hindi : Tulsi Malayalam : Tulasi, Velutta tulasi, Veluttatrittav. AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES Rasa : Kashaya, Tikta Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha Virya : Ushna Useful part : Whole plant. TULASI (VANA) Description: Botanical name : Ocimum americanum Linn. Family : Lamiaceae SANSKRIT SYNONYMS: Vana tulasi, Aranya tulasi, Vanabarbarika. English : Hoary basil Hindi : Vantulsi Malayalam : Kattutalasi, Kattutrittav AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES Rasa : Kashaya, Katu, Tikta Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha Virya : Ushna Vipaka : Katu Useful part : Leaves, Seeds. posted by Yoga GURU on 19 March 2010 8:58
Tulsi helps fighting swine flu As per Swami Ramdev's formula take a foot long branch of Giloy herb (Tinospora cordifolia) and 7 leaf of Tulsi plant. Mix them together and extract juice of this mixture in a pot. Boil this juice and drink it. This extracted juice will increase body resistant & fight infection of swine flu. posted by Herbal DOCTOR on 19 March 2010 9:24
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| Patanjali Ojas Mint Tulsi Body Soap is useful in rejuvenating, nourishing and glorifying the skin. Useful in removing dryness and roughness of skin. Herbal soap made with extracts of Tulsi, Haldi, Amahaldi and Aloe vera. | |
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| Reduces Stress, Promotes Calmness & Clarity, Minimizes cold & flu symptoms, Balances Metabolism, Strengthens Immunity & Stamina, Powerful Adaptogen, Natural Immuno-Modulator | |
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| Tulsi Green Tea is best used for balancing weight & reducing Stress. It is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, Enhances stamina, Builds immunity, Eliminates toxins, Stimulates and revitalizes, Enhances respiratory functions | |
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| Tulsi Green Tea for Weight Loss, reduces Stress, Rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, Enhances stamina, Builds immunity, Eliminates toxins, Stimulates and revitalizes, Enhances respiratory functions | |
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| Reduces Stress, Rich in antioxidants, Guards against cough & cold, Enhances stamina, Builds immunity, Helps in digestion, Alleviates nausea and motion sickness, Eliminates toxins | |
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| Reduces Stress, Rich in antioxidants, Guards against cough & cold, Enhances stamina, Builds immunity, Helps in digestion, Alleviates nausea and motion sickness, Eliminates toxins | |
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| Tulsi Chai Masala Tea reduces Stress, Rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, Guards against cough & cold, Enhances stamina, Builds immunity. Great Taste. | |
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| Reduces Stress, Rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, Guards against cough & cold, Enhances stamina, Builds immunity. Great Taste. Provides long & lasting relief in cold & cough. | |
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| Combined rich and flavorful Tulsi leaves with the soft fragrance of real rose petals, added some subtle spices and here you have a teatime experience sure to make you smile. It is naturally sweet. | |
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