Chewinga couple of fresh leaves everyday
is said to do you a word of good. Chewingtulsi leaves is also said to reduce blood
cholesterol level. Chewing theseleaves is also a remedy for mouth.
A decoctionof tulsi leaves boiled with ginger, to which a dollop of honey has beenadded,
is good for treating cough and cold. a little tulsi juiceis also said to help in
some cases of vomiting. For gum disordersmassaging with the powder of dry tulsi
leaves is recommended.
For pimplessmearing the juice of tulsi leaves mixed with fresh mint leaves - the juiceis
said to be very effective. |
A decoction of tulsi leaves is said to
cure certain types of head achestoo. another remedy for head aches is to pond fresh tulsi
leaves, mix ina little sandal-wood paste and apply the paste on the temple.
The antiseptic properties of tulsi are so effective that in earlier days,for nose piercing
a tiny thin stem of tulsi is incorted in the hole tillthe skin heals, this also works when
there is an inflammation in the piercedpart of the ear due to the wearing of artificial
jewellery, tulsi leavesalso keep the water fresh for long periods. Thus tulsi leaves
aregood for health. |
