Note:these are my own personal views and are neither to disrespect any faith nor to respect them...its just about the practical and scienctific knowledge i grasp...
Tulsi In Sanskrit means "the incomparable one" and its been taken like this since ancient times...There are certain benefits of this plant and it also proves the position of Hinduism and Christianity being based on scientific methods. And the english name is beacuse...the holy basil, is said to have grown at the site of Christ’s crucifixion and is associated with St. Basil’s feast, a day celebrated in Greece on January 1.
When Sunlight falls on this plant because of thr UV rays there is a reaction and producion of O3 that is OZONE takes place making it a very necessary plant. This phenomenon is also a part of Pipal(Sacred Fig) and the Banana Tree(Kela). when we either light some Diya or Candles below these plants there is production of Ozone(O3) naturally..
Which proves that the ancient peple of India were well versed with all these things and the deplition in Ozone etc.. Therefore it can be regarded as a second theory of people being told to light diyas or candles in the wake of the terror either of the Dfferent lords or there karma...
I just want "YOU" the reader to think and perform the religious rites carefully and practically so that the real scientific cause can be ascertained. This will make me successful that is 'SamDaEnvironmentalist' to tell and propagate scientific reasons for doing our rituals made through the progression of science long time ago by our elderly "INDIANS"
Certain Benefits of Holy Basil or Tulsi:
It is considered very dear to Lord Vishnu, and devotees adorn Him with a tulsi garland. Tulsi has been widely known for its health-promoting properties for over 5000 years. Tulsi is also extensively used to maintain ritual purity; people wear tulsi beads (made from the woody stalks of the plant) as necklaces. The ancient sages ensured the integration of the tulsi into daily life by incorporating it into religious rituals. In most of the Hindu temples, tulsi-soaked water is used to consecrate the deity and later distributed to devotees. This ensured that every one routinely consumed tulsi during worship at home and at the temples.
It is considered very dear to Lord Vishnu, and devotees adorn Him with a tulsi garland. Tulsi has been widely known for its health-promoting properties for over 5000 years. Tulsi is also extensively used to maintain ritual purity; people wear tulsi beads (made from the woody stalks of the plant) as necklaces. The ancient sages ensured the integration of the tulsi into daily life by incorporating it into religious rituals. In most of the Hindu temples, tulsi-soaked water is used to consecrate the deity and later distributed to devotees. This ensured that every one routinely consumed tulsi during worship at home and at the temples.
There are three different varieties of tulsi: the green-leafed Rama tulsi, dark green or purple Krishna tulsi, and a forest variety called Vana tulsi.
- It Purifies the atmosphere and repel mosquitoes, flies and other harmful insects.
- Used in dry paste form for the Snake bites.
- It can reduce air pollution, protect from ultra-violet ray hazards.
- Tulsi can inactivate viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells, scavenge free radicals in the body, stimulate the immune system, and prevent degenerative diseases.
- The Indian government has recently launched a Tulsi plantation drive around Taj Mahal and other world heritage monuments as an eco-protection measure to contain the ravages of chemical pollution caused by nearby industrial units.
- Tulsi is an adaptogen that helps the body fight the effects of debilitating stress. Tulsi has remarkable preventative and curative power to treat stress-related degenerative disorders, such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and neurological dementia. In animal studies, use of tulsi kept the mice without stress even when they were exposed to noise stress.
- Tulsi an excellent antioxidant and an immunomodulator. Tulsi contains a volatile oil that consists of about 70% eugenol as well as and caryophyllene (essential oils found in cloves). The eugenol content is responsible for its anti-stress quality.
- Like aspirin, tusli has blood-thinning effect. It lowers LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and increases HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). It lowers blood pressure, and can be used effectively, in combination with turmeric and amla (Indian gooseberry), to treat hypertension.
- Tulsi can lower blood glucose levels as well, and is useful for diabetics as well as for people with kidney stones.
- The ursolic acid present in tulsi, has anti-allergic properties. When administered to laboratory animals, the compound was found to inhibit histamine release in the presence of allergen. If you are stung by insects, apply juice from crushed leaves for a quick relief.
- Ursolic acid has been reported to arrest possess spermatogenesis in males and has antiestrogenic effecting females. Exercise caution; do not consume it excessively every day if this ‘family planning’ effect is not desired.
- Tulsi is widely used in skin preparations, owing to its anti-bacterial activity. Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. Tulsi is an important ingredient in commercial herbal face packs. You can apply just a few drops of tulsi essential oil to an ounce of sesame oil and apply to your hair and on your body.
- Tulsi powder can be mixed with neem powder and a few drops of lime juice for an effective treatment of dandruff. Tulsi has also been tried successfully in the treatment of leucoderma.
- Tulsi leaves are a nerve tonic; they enhance stamina and endurance and also sharpen memory.
- Tulsi leaves can be used as mouth wash for relieving tooth ache and is useful in pyorrhea. This can counteract bad breath and its juice can be used for massaging the gums.
- Tulsi extract has also been shown in experiments on Swiss albino mice that it protects against mercury toxicity that’s caused by eating polluted fish or by using dental fillings containing mercury.
- Tulsi is a diaphoretic (induces perspiration) and a febrifuge. You can use it to treat your cold, cough, fever and sore throat. At the first sign of cold, boil a handful of leaves with cardamom for a few minutes till the quantity is reduced to half; filter and drink it with milk three times a day. You may add some grated ginger to the mix. It reduces catarrh and removes phlegm from the bronchial tube. It’s been used as a remedy for malarial fever.
So,In short whatever i say might not mean a single thing to everyone here but the way my intuitive and meditatve energies guide me.. I follow and go with them. If you have any questions and queries feel free to comment and contact me..
Regards
"Spiritualism is not a way, its a way to being Spiritual" - Sam
Tulsi | |
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Flowering plant: | Angiosperms |
| monophyletic group of flowering plants: | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Ocimum |
| Species: | O. tenuiflorum |
Binomial name | |
Ocimum tenuiflorum L. | |
Synonyms | |
| Ocimum sanctum | |
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