Science behind praying daily to a Tulsi plant

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Glorification of Tulasi / Temple

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Health Benefit Highlights

In Ayurveda it is considered as the destroyer of all the three doshas.

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Swallow or Chew

German researchers have discovered that the leaves of the holy Tulsi plant contains traces of mercury. If the leaves are chewed, the mercury may damage the teeth. But when taken as a whole, the mercury is found beneficial.

Siddhis

In the Devi Bhagavatam it is written that, “One who worships Tulasi with the mantra

Om Shreem, Hreem, Kleem, Aim, Vrindaavanyai Swaahaa attains all siddhis.”

Goddess Tulasi, who dwells in the Tulasi plant will appear and grant this boon. For it is said that goddess Tulasi is a benevolent force presiding over all the lokas, or planes of existence.

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Bio-energetics

1. Rasa – Katu (sharp), Tikta (bitter)
2. Virya – Ushna (hot)
3. Vipak – Katu (sharp)
4. Doshas– Kapha, Pitta and Vata,

Nomenclature

1. Common name: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil
2. Sanskrit name: Tulasi
3. Hindi name: tulsi
4. Scientific name: Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum tenuiflorum

8 names of Tulasidevi

1. Vrindavani: One who first manifested in Vraja.
2. Vrinda: The goddess of all plants and trees.
3. Visvapujita: Worshiped by the whole universe.
4. Puspasara: The topmost of all flowers.
5. Nandini: Seeing whom gives bliss to the saints.
6. Krishna-jivani: The life of Sri Krishna.
7. Visva-pavani: One who purifies the three worlds.
8. Tulasi: One who has no comparison.

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King of Herbs

Tulsi initially met with mixed reactions in Europe as it traveled west along the early trade routes from the Orient. After a period of cultural assimilation, the plant became known to Christians as sacred or holy basil, and was hailed as “The King of Herbs” by European

1. herbalists 
2. physicians, as well as 
3. cooks.

Medical

Medical, religious and culinary use of Tulsi has also been documented for centuries in

1. China and the rest of Asia, the Middle East, 
2. North Africa, 
3. Europe and 
4. Australia.

Anti

1. Anti-inflammatory, 
2. Anti-viral, 
3. Anti-oxidant

More
Modern scientific research indicates that Holy Basil has the following health promotion benefits:

1. Holistic Health Promotion – Enhances general health and well-being, having positive overall effects on the body and mind. This is backed by many thousand years of positive results.
2. Adaptogenic and Stress Resilience – Enhances the body’s natural bipolar adaptogenic homeostatic balancing capacity and helps return stressed physiological systems to normal. Increases the capacity to cope and adapt to changing and challenging environments, and reduces the negative physical and psychological effects of stress. Supports normal cortisol.
3. Heart and Vascular Protection – Lowers dangerous cholesterol and stress-related high blood pressure, protects the heart and blood vessels, and has mild blood thinning qualities, thereby decreasing the likelihood of strokes. Moderates blood glucose levels in diabetics. Protects against damage caused by foreign toxins in the blood (such as industrial chemicals).
4. Antioxidant and Nutrition – Provides significant antioxidant and free radical scavenging protection. Neutralizes dangerous biochemicals that contribute to premature aging, cancer, and degenerative diseases. Contains vitamins C and A, and minerals calcium, zinc and iron, as well as chlorophyll and many other phytonutrients. It also enhances the efficient digestion, absorption and use of nutrients from food and other herbs.
5. Immunity Support – Strengthens and modulates the immune system. Reduces allergic histamine, asthmatic and other adverse immune reactions.
6. Anti-inflammatory – Reduces the painful and dangerous inflammation that plays a key role in various forms of arthritis, cancer and degenerative neurological disorders.
7. Liver Support – Generally contributes to healthy liver function, improves the metabolic breakdown and elimination of dangerous chemicals in the blood, and counteracts various liver diseases.
8. Antibiotic Protection – Offers significant natural antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties and is, thereby, helpful in treating many serious systemic diseases, as well as localized infections.
9. Lung and Bronchial Support – In addition to contributing generally to respiratory health, Holy Basil has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of a variety of serious allergic, inflammatory and infectious disorders affecting the lungs and related tissues. Generally supports healthy pulmonary function.
10. Anti-Aging Effects – Slows the biological aging process by reducing the impact of physiological aging factors – such as stress, free radicals and decreased immunity.
11. Radiation Protection – Reduces the cell and tissue damage caused by harmful rays of the sun, TV, computers, X-rays, radiation therapy, high altitude air travel, etc.
12. Psycho-Spiritual – Aids meditation and delivers nutrients to the mind necessary for the experience of enlightenment.
13. Energy and Performance – Improves stamina and endurance, and increases the body's efficiency in using oxygen. Enhances protein synthesis and strength.
14. Allopathic Medicine Complement – Enhances the effectiveness and reduces the negative and often dangerous side effects of many standard modern medical treatments.
15. Antipyretic – Prevents, removes or reduces fevers.
16. Anabolic Effect – Enhances protein synthesis, muscle mass and strength.
17. Benefits Skin – Reduces eczema, psoriasis and various other skin disorders.
18. Ayurvedic – Regulator of three doshas. 

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Pilgrimage - Dieties - Vedas Place in Tulsi

The nineteenth century scholar M. Williams recorded that 

Yanmoole sarva tirthaani yannagre sarva devataa
Yanmadhye sarva vedaascha Tulasi taam namaamyaham.

I bow down to the Tulasi,

1. In its (Tulsi) roots are contained all places of pilgrimage;
2. its centre contains all the deities and
3. its upper branches all the Vedas.

“Oh Narada, wherever Tulsi grows there is no misery. She is the holiest of the holy. Wherever the breeze blows her fragrance there is purity. Vishnu showers blessing on those who worship and grow Tulsi. Tulsi is sacred because

1. Brahma resides in the roots, 
2. Vishnu resides in the stems and leaves and 
3. Rudra resides in the flowering tops.” 

(Padmapurana (24.2) Lord Shiva tells the sage Narada of Tulsi’s power)

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