Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Category: Immunity, Inflammation
This green leafy plant, also known as Ocimum sanctum L. and Tulsi, and Holy Basil is native to Southeast Asia. It has a history within Indian medicine as a treatment for many conditions, from eye diseases to ringworms.
About the ingredient
Holy basil has been shown to have antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties similar to antidepressant drugs. Studies have shown that it can help people feel more social and less anxious.
Basil leaves are used to boost wound healing speed and strength. Holy basil is:
- antibacterial
- antiviral
- antifungal
- anti-inflammatory
- analgesic (a painkiller)
Some people even use holy basil after surgery to heal and protect their wounds. Holy basil increases your wound’s breaking strength, healing time, and contraction. Breaking strength refers to how much pressure or weight a wound can take before it breaks.
Holy basil has been shown to boost your body’s health in a variety of ways. It can help protect against infection, lower your blood sugar, lower your cholesterol, ease joint pain, and protect your stomach.
