Home Health Care Aplomb Tulsi Ark

Of all the herbs used within Ayurveda, Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum Linn) is preeminent, and scientific research is now confirming its beneficial effects. There is mounting evidence that Tulsi can address physical, chemical, metabolic and psychological stress through a unique combination of pharmacological actions.

Tulsi means “INCOMPARABLE”. A herb whose beneficial properties cannot be compared to any other herbs present in this world.

In traditional Indian medicine system called Ayurveda, Tulsi (Holy Basil) is considered as a tonic to retain youth and avoid aging. Vitamin-C, Vitamin-A, Phytonutrients and the essential oils in Tulsi, are excellent anti oxidants and protects the body from nearly all the damages caused by the free radicals. It basically contains a chemical compound called “EUGENOL” which account most of its beneficial properties.

• Tulsi reduces blood glucose levels. Thus it is useful for diabetics. Tulsi contains vitamin C and other anti oxidants (such as Eugenol), which protect the heart from harmful effects of free radicals.
• Tulsi reduces total cholesterol levels. Thus it is useful for heart disease patients.Tulsi also reduces blood pressure.
• Tulsi helps in building up stamina.
• Tulsi is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorders.
• Tulsi ark is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
• Tulsi is an excellent mouth freshener and oral disinfectant . Holy Basil destroys more than 99 percent of the germs and bacteria in the mouth .It also cures ulcer in the mouth. It is also known to help inhibit growth of oral cancer caused by chewing tobacco etc.
• Tulsi is an excellent anti biotic, germicidal, fungicidal and disinfectant and very efficiently protects our body from nearly all sorts of bacterial, viral and fungal infections & fever.
• Tulsi leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress.
• Tulsi purifies blood. Many herbal cosmetics contain tulsi.
• Tulsi juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases and hence used in skin ointments.
• Tulsi herb is preventive and curative for "Insect Stings" or bites. 10 drops of the ark is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Tulsi ark must also be applied to the affected parts.
• Tulsi is useful in "Eye Care".You can be free from conjunctivitis, boils and many other problems of eyes (which are caused due to viral, bacterial or fungal infection) by washing your eyes with water adding few drops of ark.
• Tulsi ark is also beneficial in combating excessive Headaches, Migrane etc. Camphene, Eugenol, Cineol, Carvacrol and Methyl Chavicol have excellent analgesic, sedative, anti congestive and disinfectant properties.
• Tulsi, being detoxifier and mild diuretic in nature, can help reduce uric acid level (main culprit as far as kidney stones are concerned) concentration in the blood as well as helps cleaning of the kidneys through urination. Acetic acid (CH3COOH) and certain components in its essential oils also facilitate dissolution of the stone.

Children: 5 to 10 drops in a glass of water to be taken in morning.

Adults: 15- 20 drops in a glass of water to be taken in the morning.

CAUTION: Avoid over dosage of the ark & not all the types of Tulsi are having equal & good medicinal properties.