Herb ProjectBy: Diana Mateo

Period 5

Benefits Of Tulsi

• Cures fever 

• Cures repertory disorders

• Treats asthma

• Prevents lung disorders

• Skin care

• Relieves headaches

• Prevents premature aging

• Alleviates vomiting

• Alleviates nausea

When is tulsi grown?

• Tulsi grows as a perennial plant in areas with mild winter and as an annual in cold and temperate climates.

Where is Tulsi found?

• It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.

Why was tulsi first used?

• Tulsi was first used in Hinduism the offering of its leaves is mandatory in ritualistic worship of Vishnu and his forms like Krishna and Vithoba.

What are the effects of taking tulsi?

• Holy basil is used for the common cold, the flue, swine flu, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, earache, headache, stomach upset, heart disease, fever, viral hepatitis, malaria, stress, and tuberculosis. It is also used for mercury poisoning, to promote longevity, as a mosquito repellent, and to counteract snake and scorpion bites.

Targeted people for tulsi

• The target people for tulsi are:

• People with anxiety

• Asthma 

Products you can find Tulsi in • Holy basil oil

• Medicine

• Tea

Possible side effects of using Tulsi

• Holy basil is POSSIBLY SAFE when used by mouth for short periods of time, up to six weeks. It's not known if long-term use is safe.

• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of holy basil during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

• Surgery: Holy basil might slow blood clotting, so there is a concern that it could increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using holy basil at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Facts about Tulsi• Tulsi, not just wards off mosquitoes and

insects, but in Hindu mythology, it is also believed to be a ward against evil spirits and ghosts. Have you ever wondered why tulsi leaves are traditionally put in the mouth of a dying person? It is said to guide the departed soul towards heaven. But in truth, perhaps tulsi’s anti-bacterial properties were needed to prevent the body from decaying too soon.

•Tulsi helps in increasing the metabolism which aids in weight loss when coupled with increased physical activity & a healthy diet. It also increases sensitivity to insulin, lowering one’s blood sugar & treating diabetes.