Tulsi
Tulsi symbolizes purity.
The stems, leaves, seeds and even the soil are
considered as holy.
Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in
Ayurveda for its healing properties.
It is known as Holy Basil in English and Tulasi in
Sanskrit.
Tulsi
Classification
• Scientific Name- Ocimum sanctum
• Common name: Holy Basil
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Ocimum
• Species: sanctum
Tulsi
There are a number of varieties of Tulsi.
But following are the main 5 which have great medicinal properties :
1. Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum):
Remedies for
Common colds,
headaches,
stomach disorders,
inflammation,
heart disease,
poisoning and
malaria.
2. Ram Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum):
Used to treat Leprosy,
Respiratory Syndrome-
(cold, fever, bronchitis and cough).
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3. Van Tulsi (Ocimum basillcum):
Remedies for Eye diseases,
cuts & wounds,
treating bites of poisonous animals.
4. Sukla Tulsi (Ocimum canum):
Used to treat Colds,
fevers,
lowering blood glucose and
headaches.
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5. Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum):
Used to treat bacterial infection
fever,
migraine,
colds and flu,
poor digestion,
nausea,
abdominal cramps,
gastroenteritis,
insomnia and
anxiety.
Externally it treats Acne,
insect stings and
skin infection.
Tulsi
Origin and Distribution
• It is native to the Indian subcontinent and other tropical
and subtropical parts of Asia that includes India, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, Myanmar,Thailand, and Taiwan.
• It is introduced to Africa, North America, Caribbean and
South America.
Tulsi
Plant Description
• Tulsi is annual or short-lived perennial plant growing up to
1m height.
• Stem: erect, branched, and woody at base.
• Leaves: petiolate, elliptic oblong blade, serrate margin,
apex obtuse, base cuneate/ wedge shaped. Hairs are
present in stem and both side of leaves.
• Flowers:
• borne terminal, slender racemes or panicles 4–12 cm
long.
• Calyxes are 3-4 in number, lanceolate, glabrous. Flower
is pink or white in color.
• Fruits: small acne shaped brown nutlets about 1mm long
and produce small amount of mucilage when wet.
Tulsi
Cultivation
Climate and Soil
• Tropical and subtropical climatic condition up to 900 m altitude.
• Long days and high temperature yields good amount of essential oil.
• Plant grown in shade produce smaller amount of oil.
• Requires high humidity and moderate rainfall
• sandy loam with better drainage
• pH range: 5.5-7
Propagation
• seeds. 300gm/ha is required.
• Terminal cutting 8-10 nodes and 10-15 cm length is used. Root develops
in about 5 weeks
• Nursery: Seed bed of 4.5m×1m×20cm is suitable. Since seed are small,
seed and sand are mixed in the ratio 1:4. Seed are sown in 8 weeks
prior to monsoon in last of February. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks
which can be transplanted in 6-7 weeks at 3-4 leaf stages.
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Cultivation
Manures and Fertilizers:
• 15tons/ha FYM, 120:60:60kg/ha NPK.
Irrigation:
• irrigation 2 times a week for 4 weeks.
Harvesting and Yield:
• Harvested at full bloom stage at 90-95 days of planting to obtain
higher essential oil yield.
• It may be harvested at every 65-75 days interval afterward.
• Plants are cut at least 15 cm above the ground level to ensure
good regeneration for future harvests.
• Oil is extracted by steam distillation.
• 9-14 tons/ha can be obtained by two to three harvests in a year.
• Oil content is differed with type, season and place of origin.
Active Ingredient
Active Ingridient Property/Use Action Machanism
Eugenol antiseptic and anaesthetic Beta cell of pancrease
used in perfumes, & inhibition of voltage-gated
flavorings, and essential sodium channel
oils, antidiabetic etc.
Thymol Strong antimicrobial GABA receptor- body
attributes temperature
beta caryophyllene Relief of anxiety and Cannabinoid receptor like
depression marijuana
Rosmarinic acid Antioxidant Inhibit lipid Peroxidation
Carvacrol Protective effects for the Inhibition of activity
liver, antioxidant, prostaglandin synthesis
against harmful organisms
Health Benefits
Respiratory Disorders:
. Immunomodulatory Properties:
help to modulate the immune system,
. Antitussive Properties:
suppress the cough center, reducing the amount
of cough
. Expectorant properties:
help expel coughs from the chest.
. Anti-bacterial & Anti-fungal properties:
help to beat the infection.
. Anti-allergic Properties:
help to treat allergic respiratory disorders.
Health Benefits..
Asthma:
. Tulsi relieves congestion and facilitates
smoother breathing.
. The phytonutrients and essential oils, along with
the other minerals in it, help cure some of the
underlying causes of asthma as well.
Health Benefits..
Lung Disorders:
. Tulsi Cures the infections and congestion of the
lungs.
. Effectively heals the damages caused to the lungs
due to smoking, tuberculosis and lung cancer.
. Also helps to cure tuberculosis due to its
antibiotic properties.
Health Benefits..
Headache:
. Pain relieving properties of 5 Tulsi helps to relieve
headaches
caused due
to..
Allergies,
Sinusitis,
Cold,
Migraines.
Health Benefits..
Fever:
. Tulsi has very potent Germicidal,
Fungicidal and Anti-bacterial properties.
. It is great for resolving fevers caused due to
common infections and Malaria as well.
Health Benefits..
Stress:
. Tulsi helps to maintain the normal levels of
the stress hormone (Cortisol) in the body.
. It helps in regulating blood circulation and beats free
radicals that are produced during stress.
Health Benefits..
Diabetes:
. Tulsi helps the pancreatic beta cells to
store and release insulin properly.
. Eventually it helps- Increase
sensitivity to insulin,
Lowering blood sugar and
Treating diabetes ef fectively.
Health Benefits..
Heart Disease:
. Tulsi has a powerful anti-oxidant component
called Eugenol.
. This compound helps protect the heart by
keeping blood pressure under control.
. Also lowers cholesterol levels.
Health Benefits..
Kidney Diseases:
. Being a diuretic and detoxifier Tulsi is
great for the kidneys.
. Tulsi helps reduce the uric acid levels in the blood
and helps cleanse the kidneys.
. The presence of acetic acid in its essential oils
helps in breaking down kidney stones.
Health Benefits..
Cancer:
. Due to strong Anti-oxidant and Anti-carcinogenic
properties Tulsi has been found to help stop the
progression of Breast cancer.
. Tulsi is also used to treat Oral cancer (caused due to
chewing tobacco).
Health Benefits..
Skin Benefits:
. Tulsi purifies the blood giving the skin a
beautiful glow.
. Due to its Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal properties
Tulsi prevents the appearance of acne
and blemishes.
Direction For Use
-Add one drop of Tulsi to a glass of lukewarm water,
mix and drink.
-At least 5 drops should be consumed per day.
Tulsi Tea:
Adding one drop of Tulsi in a cup of tea helps
in building up stamina.
Direction For Use..
Mouth Freshener:
. Gargling a drop of Tulsi in 1 glass water
acts as an excellent mouth freshener and oral
disinfectant and its freshness lasts very long in the
mouth.
. Tulsi destroys more than 99 percent of the germs
and bacteria in the mouth and this effect lasts long.
. It also cures ulcer in the mouth.
Direction For Use..
Insect Bites:
Applied few drops directly to the wound of insect
stings or bites.
Mosquito Repellent:
Add 8-10 drops of Tulsi to body oil and
applying to body will work as mosquito repellent.
Hair Benefits:
Apply 8-10 drops of Tulsi with any hair oil
to the scalp. It will reduce itchiness of the scalp and
hair fall.
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Side Effects
Eugenol overdose: shallow breathing,
blood in the urine, mouth and throat burns,
nausea, racing heartbeat, seizures,
dizziness and coma.
Tulsi might interfere
with the way how our It might cause
body processes certain infertility in males
drugs
Stimulate uterine
contractions in pregnant
women- lead to
complications during Tulsi with milk is
childbirth or menstruation not ideal: can cause
skin disorder
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