A review: Tulsi an alternative medicine to stay away from common diseases.
Abstract
Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. It is mentioned in the Charaka Samhita an ancient Ayurvedic text. Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of "elixir of life" and believed to promote longevity. It is an elixir for cough; the leaves when chewed after meals acts as a digestive, and when taken before and after cold water bath controls temperature in the stomach and prevents cold. If sprinkled over cooked food in stored water, tulsi leaves prevent microbial growth.
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Published
2014-05-28
How to Cite
Kayande, N. (2014). A review: Tulsi an alternative medicine to stay away from common diseases. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Opinion, 4(2). Retrieved from http://innovativejournal.in/index.php/jpro/article/view/798
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