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Holy Basil Herb As a Medicine and Tulsi Benefits


Known as the queen of herbs, Holy Basil is renowned for its spiritual and religious significance and has at the same time carved a niche for itself in the traditional Indian system of medicine. Regarded as the Elixir of Life, Tulsi is known to promote longevity and sound health. 

An ancient herb with diverse healing properties, Holy Basil is believed to be an adaptogen which balances and tones the energetic Chakra system of the human body. Primarily used in herbal medicines to treat bronchial trouble, the herb is believed to promote the well-being of the lungs, throat and chest. Known to be a skin rasayana, herb is replete with vitamin C, carotene, calcium and phosphorus and keeps the skin glowing and supple. 

Tulsi is also known to have analgesic properties, due to a high concentration of Eugenol. Research suggests that Holy Basil has certain anti-inflammatory properties that reduce swelling and pain. It supports detoxification and provides relief in cases of respiratory disorders. Holy Basil leaves are beneficial for people suffering from immunological disorders, allergies and asthma. It also improves the blood circulation of the body. The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties of the herb help the body to fight off damaging free radicals which are believed to cause aging and disease. Read more on this post


Neem Benefits in Nature Cure Treatment

Neem needs no introduction in today's world. A very famous herb of India with worldwide fame and having magical properties known for its miraculous medicinal values from past 5000 years. Neem is known as free tree of India as it is found almost everywhere in India. It is considered as a magic tree, which has properties that not only relieves but also cures from illness. Neem tree is commonly known as margosa tree in English language and Azadirachta indica in biological terms. It is part of every Indian home due to its great application and hence is considered as a place of worship.

Margosa tree attains a maximum height of 40 to 50 fts. It is an evergreen tree whose branches spread all over. It is a very densely crowned tree, which may reach to a diameter of 30 to 40 fts. The trunk is relatively straight. Bark is thick and rough with whitish to reddish brown in appearance. A fluid called neera excrudes out of the bark. Leaves are pinnate 12 to 15 inch long with about 20 to 31 green colored leaflets, which are about 3 to 5 cm in length. Flowers are small and white in colour that blossom in spring i.e. February to march. Fruits are oval in appearance green in colour, when in raw form and turns pale yellow when it ripes.
Every fruit contains one seed, which contain oil. Neem tree fruits in summers i.e. in May to July. Neem has been used as pesticide since early ages because of its remarkable property of fighting away with pest and microorganism, that are supposed to be harmful for agricultural and homely purpose and hence makes neem the most wonderful partner of human in his evolution.

Each and every part of neem tree is being used and it has lots of health benefits. Below are the some of the benefits that neem possesses:
Antibacterial Compounds: Recent reports focus on antibacterial activities in the mouth, specifically in gum disease and cavities, as well as preventing sexually transmitted diseases and as a vaginal contraceptive. Read more on this post

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