Health Benefits of Holy Basil
Health Benefits of Holy Basil(Thulsi) Image source: "Ocimum tenuiflorum2" by en:User:GourangaUK - http://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Tulsi02.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/File:Ocimum_tenuiflorum2.jpg#/media/File:Ocimum_tenuiflorum2.jpg Holy Basil, also known in Ayruvedic tradition as Tulsi, and formally named Ocimum sanctum, is an indigenous plant in India and Southeast Asia. Numerous ancient systems of medicine value this plant for its medicinal properties, including Ayurveda, Greek, Roman, Siddha and Unani. In India, Holy Basil�s name of Tulsi translates to "incomparable one" and is considered sacred anywhere it is grown It is the most sacred plant in the Hindu religion. Holy Basil is an important part of religious ceremonies. Like a number of other medicinal herbs from other parts of the world, it is thought to provide protection for homes where it is cultivated. The smell...