> Meditating for 10 minutes near the vicinity of a Tulsi plantil1 the morning and'breathing this pure air .is a 'rejuvenating therapy,' as this wonder plant emits a special kind of vapour due to it's "essential oil, into the atmosphere, purifying the surrounding air.
> Every morning, on an empty stomach, if 2-teaspoon juice ,of Tulsi leaves is taken or 10 leaves chewed with water, it improves the body immunity;, stimulates production of RB.C.'s, purifies the blood and is a memory booster.
> Effective imkeeping the mosquitoes at bay due to its vapour emitted. Also a patient of malaria who is running a J;ligh temperature takes 2 teaspoons of Tulsi juice four times a day, it will help in controlling his temperature and getting his fever down.
> Acts as a cough expectorant. Boil one glass of water with ten Tul$i leaves, ginger; grass tealeaves and crystal sugar. Drink this decoction every three hours.'iEven Asthmatics benefit from it.
> Tulsi leaves vapour, relieves congestion and blocked nose.
> For weight~ reduction, add 15-20 Tulsi leaves in a glass of Buttermilk or curds. Drinking this twice a day helps you in reducing weight.
> To increase appetite and digestion, drink one teaspoon of Tulsi juice plus one teaspoon of ginger juice plus half-teaspoon lemon juice plus half teaspoon of honey, 15 minutes before
and after meals. '
> A spoonful of Tulsi juice with a little salt gives instant relief from hiccups.
> In cases of Sciatica pain, hot fomentation with Tulsi reduces the agony.
> To free oneself from alcohol addiction, chew Tulsi leaves with black pepper whenever one craves for a drink. Also drinking the Tulsi decoction helps in curbing the urge for
alcohol.
> To get rid of black spots and acne on your face, steam your face with the vapours of Tulsi leaves, mint leaves with half a lemon squeezed in it. Tl)is opens up the pores of the skin; thoroughly cleansing it. Also a paste of Tulsi leaves, neem leaves and lemon juice helps in clearing
the black spots.
.These are a few uses of this unique medicinal plant. So now there is no need to rush to your physician for every sneeze and cough. After all you have your own family'" doctor near you!
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