Benefits of Tulsi

Tulsi Legends:

Tulsi is considered to be extremely sacred in the Hindu religion. Most of the Hindus offer daily prayers to Tulsi Devi. But not many people are aware of the origin of the Tulasi plant. Well, there are many interesting legends about Tulsi. There is a famous legend of Krishna Tulsi, suggest that Tulsi was the incarnation of a Gopi, who was deeply in love with Lord Krishna. She was cursed by Radha, the consort of the Lord.

There is a story of Krishna, the Lord was weighed in gold. Satyabhama, one of the wives of Lord Krishna gave away all her jewelry, even when they could not compensate him. See this, Rukmani, the consort of Lord Krishna, by placing a single sheet of Tulsi plant on the weighing scale. This resulted in a slope scale. Numerous mentions were made of Tulasi in the stories of Meera and Radha in Jayadeva's Gita Govinda.

Per Hindu mythology, Tulsi is very close to Lord Vishnu, Infact, a ceremony to be held annually, where Tulsi is married to the Lord in the month of Kartik, 11 light-days, as per the lunar calendar. It is a great festival continues for five consecutive days and ends on the full moon day. It usually falls in mid October. This Hindu ritual known as Tulsi Vivah. As a part of everyday practice, made a garland of Tulsi leaves are primarily offered to Lord Vishnu. According to a Christian folklore, grew the holy Tulsi plant around the place where Jesus Christ was crucified.

Tulsi Benefits:

Tulsi plant has a great importance for humanity, because of the many medical benefits it provides. Tulsi leaves are much used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicine. It is known to promote longevity of life. It comes from the plant is widely put into use to cure various illnesses such as colds, inflammation, malaria, heart disease, headaches, gastrointestinal tract, kidney stones, heart disease, and many more. The Indian basil Tulasi also aid in cleaning the air.

Tulasi plant serves as a fabulous repellant in the fight against flies, mosquitoes and insects. It is particularly valuable in the fight against malaria fever. It is said that at the time of the creation of Victoria Gardens in Bombay (now Mumbai), the employees were victims of mosquito bites and suffered from chronic malaria. Looks pathetic situation of workers, some of the Hindu leaders recommended the plantation of Tulsi plant in the garden. Subject to their advice was fruitful results. Thus, holy basil Tulsi helped to reduce the growth of mosquitoes and control malaria.

There are many uses of Tulsi plant. The plant is increasingly finding its way in the Ayurvedic treatment of diseases. Tulsi leaves are widely used because of their healing power. It is a tonic for the nervous system and thus helps a lot in strengthening the memory. This herb supports the removal of mucus and bluetongue substance from bronchi. It also works wonders in preventing the gastrointestinal tract. Tulsi herb is known to cure respiratory diseases. The decoction prepared by mixing honey, ginger and Tulsi leaves is very helpful in fighting bronchitis, flu and asthma. 

  

The leaves of Tulsi plant is extremely beneficial during the rainy season, when diseases like malaria and dengue to the victim country. Cook the tender leaves of Tulsi tea and give it to the patient. Juice extracted from Tulsi leaves serve as the best way to lower fever. Tulsi is an essential ingredient in the preparation of Ayurvedic cough syrups. It is very helpful in getting rid of cold and flu. Even for a sore throat, leaves of medicinal plants Tulsi is of great value. Just boil the leaves of Tulsi in the water and ask the patient to gargle with this decoction.

Tulsi has the ability to strengthen the kidneys. For those who suffer from the problem of kidney stones, made from a decoction of Tulsi leaves mixed with honey, if taken sincerely for six consecutive months, may displace these stones through the urinary tract. Maintaining a healthy heart, Tulsi is of greatest value. It helps to lower levels of blood cholesterol. Thus Tulsi plant serves as the most effective means to combat cardiovascular diseases.

Tulsi as a deity:

Tulsi is prominent Indian basil is considered to be very sacred. In the house of every Hindu family, you will find a Tulsi planted in the yard. In some homes, Tulsi plant is kept in a specially designed structure and is surrounded by images of Hindu gods and goddesses from all four sides. Some people create a little basil forest by planting dozens of Tulsi plants in the garden. This form of a miniature forest called "Tulsivan" or "Tulsivrindavan". Thus Hindus worship Tulsi as a deity.

The Gandharv Tantra, the ideal place of worship, believed to be the one where there is an abundance of Tulsi plants. Tulsi plants improve memory and increase concentration. There is a temple in Varanasi, which was established in the inauguration of the Goddess Tulsi. Tulsi Manas Mandir is a very famous temple in Varanasi, drawing huge crowds every year. Here, people come from different parts of the country to offer prayers to Tulsi Devi.

Supporters of Lord Vishnu, also known as Vaishnavites, worship the Tulsi leaf because it Tulsi was very dear to Lord Vishnu. Infact, as a part of devotion, there are many believers who bear beaded necklaces made by means of stalks of Tulsi. In Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition is known as Tulsi Vrindadevi, which means goddess 'Vrindavan'. There are many interesting legends about Tulsi, who has given her a very high status in people's eyes. As many mentions were made of Tulsi in the Lords as Krishna and Vishnu, it is worshiped as a goddess.

Tulsi Puja:

Tulsi is a dedicated plant which has great significance for the traditional Hindus. In most Hindu homes, people worship the Tulsi plant on a daily basis. Many people keep a Tulsi plant in front of their house since Tulsi has a lot of reverence for them. On the festive occasion of 'Kartik Shukla Dwadashi', which usually falls two weeks after the celebration of Diwali, Tulsi plant decorated with different artistic things made from sugar cane, flowers and mango leaves. After decorating Tulsi Vrindavana, people offer prayers to Tulsi. Clay lamps are lit throughout the Tulsi plant. The event is usually celebrated as Tulsi vivah, where Tulsi is married to Lord Vishnu.

Tulsi symbolizes devotion, love, responsibility, virtue and misery for women. This Indian basil is grown by women in all age groups. Perform Tulsi Puja, you have to take a shower and get rid of all dirt, so it is physically or mentally. People decorate the vessel or pot, where Tulsi is planted. Water is then offered to the holy basil. Kumkum is used in one of the leaves. Some people tie a small piece of red cloth on its branches. Red flower is offered to the herbal plant Tulsi. Clay lamps are lit throughout the plant and then Aarti is performed to complete the Pooja. By the end of Puja, people usually eat a Tulsi leaf, with the conviction that this action would enable them to take the Holy Spirit inside them.