Holy Basil Uses in Ayurveda
◆ Reduce stress, depression and anxiety
◆ Treat panic attacks
◆ Promote mental relaxation
◆ As an adaptogen
◆ Treat convulsions
◆ Treat cancer
◆ Increase strength, stamina and endurance
◆ Utilize oxygen more effi ciently
◆ Promote proper protein synthesis
◆ Aid digestion
◆ Boost the functioning of the immune system
◆ As an aid to meditation and spiritual growth
◆ Promote cerebral circulation
◆ Improve memory
◆ Promote clarity of thought and focus
◆ Treat diabetes
◆ Treat ADHD and ADD
◆ For faster wound healing
◆ As a pain reducer
◆ Treat kidney stones
◆ Treat high cholesterol
◆ Treat heart disorders
◆ Treat mouth infections
◆ Treat headaches
◆ Treat poisoning
◆ Balance hormones
◆ Maintain healthy cortisol levels
◆ Maintain proper blood sugar levels
◆ Treat infl ammation
◆ Treat colds, sore throat and coughs
◆ Treat snakebite and scorpion stings
◆ Resist bacterial and viral infections
◆ Treat malaria
◆ Reduce fevers
◆ Maintain respiratory health
◆ Treat asthma, allergies and bronchitis
◆ Treat arthritis
◆ Relieve gas and stomach cramps
◆ Protect vision and eye health
◆ Protect against radiation
◆ As a powerful antioxidant
◆ Protect the liver and kidneys
◆ Maintain dental health and reduce bad breath
◆ Treat insect bites and skin problems
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Holy basil is also used as a mosquito repellant
and its leaves can be mixed with harvested grains to
prevent insect damage in storage. Tulsi tea is a tasty
and relaxing but pregnant women and people taking
blood thinners should not drink tulsi tea. GG
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