Tulsi is a sacred plant in Hinduism. Every part of the Tulsi plant is considered sacred even the soil the plant is in. In Ayurveda and Hinduism, Tulsi is celebrated as a plant that can be worshiped, ingested, and also supports medicinal and spiritual purposes within daily life.
When I was growing up my grandmother had the Tulsi plant in the center of the courtyard (verandah). My grandmother used to light a lamp and water the Tulsi plant every morning. In the Hindu religion, it is considered that the person who takes care of the Tulsi plant gains Moksha (Heaven).
I remember as a child, my grandmother used to feed me five (5) Tulsi leaves every morning. Being a curious child, I used to ask her tons 'n' tons of questions as to why I have to take five (5) leaves every morning. She used to smile and give me a new answer every day. Even though I live in New York now, Tulsi still holds a special place in my home and heart given so many of my childhood memories are attached to it.
In my busy New York lifestyle, I don't get to observe the rituals my grandmother followed but I do have few pots of Tulsi plant and I try to water them regularly. I don't feed five leaves of Tulsi to my boys every day but I do include it in their diets when they get sick.
Benefits of Tulsi (Holy Basil):
Lowers cholesterol
Reduces stress and blood pressure
Helpful for Diabetes patients
Helps with Gastrointestinal issues
Reduces fever
Help fight common cold and cough
Good for skin and hair
Acts as an insect repellent
Disclaimer: The above-shared information is my personal faith, and belief and which I contributed for blog purposes only. All the benefits of Tulsi are not what I researched thus no one should consume Tulsi leaves or plant without consulting with their Doctor or Ayurveda practitioner. Thanks for reading.
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