Common Name: |
Tulsi or Holy Basil |
Botanical Name: |
Ocimum tenuiflorum |
Family: |
Lamiaceae |
Plant Parts Used: |
Leaf |
Form: |
Powder |
Color & Appearance: |
Pale to Brownish Color |
Organic Certifications: |
USDA, EU, Halal, Kosher |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Product Applications: |
Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, Herbal Teas, Capsules & Tablets, Energy Bars, RTDs (ready to drink beverages) |
Tulsi Leaf (Holy Basil) Powder: Overview
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as holy basil, is a medicinal herb used in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine that originated in India. Closely related to culinary basil, Tulsi is native to India and Southeast Asia. It is one of the oldest herbs known to mankind, Tulsi’s healing and healthful properties have been the most treasured knowledge across the world. Holy Basil or Tulsi, is considered sacred in Hinduism and is worshiped as ‘Goddess of Devotion’ in many of the Indian households. Tulsi leaves are used in a variety of culinary preparations. In addition to the flavor, the culinary herb is said to preserve and enhance the properties of the food. From a healthy gut to stronger immunity, the benefits of Tulsi leaves are quite a lot. We all know about the spiritual significance of cultivating the Tulsi Plant.
Uses and Benefits of Tulsi Leaf (Holy Basil) Powder
Tulsi is considered an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens are plants that help to adapt the body to stress and boost energy. Holy basil is commonly used by mouth to help with anxiety and stress. It is also used for diabetes and high cholesterol. But there is limited scientific research to support these and other uses. Chemicals in Tulsi (holy basil) are thought to decrease pain and swelling (inflammation). Other chemicals might lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. There is interest in using holy basil seed oil for cancer. Early research suggests that the oil can slow progression and improve survival rate in animals with certain types of cancer. Researchers think this benefit may be explained by the oil's ability to act as an antioxidant. Tulsi is believed to promote long life and is taken as an elixir to promote balance and resilience to all of life’s challenge.
Acts as an Anti-Inflammatory:Tulsi is packed with strong anti-inflammatory properties that cure a variety of diseases and disorders. It contains enzyme-inhibiting oils, including eugenol, citronellol and linalool. The anti-inflammatory properties of Tulsi help lower inflammation, lowers the risk of heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions. Chewing of Tulsi leaves soothes fever, headache, sore throat, cold, cough, flu.
Packed with Disease-Fighting Antioxidants:Tulsi essential oil has the ability to help fight free radical damage while protecting DNA structure and cells. Tulsi contains two water-soluble flavonoid antioxidants, orientin and vicenin are that strengthen the immune system, protect the cellular structure, DNA and delay the effect of skin ageing.
Skin Care:The essential oil of Tulsi cleanses the skin from within. This excellent skin cleanser is perfect for those with oily skin. It removes dirt and impurities that block pores. Apply the paste made of Tulsi leaves on your face for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. The strong anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of Tulsi help prevent the formation of acne. Tulsi is known to heal many diseases and ailments. Juice of Tulsi leaves is used in treating ringworm and skin disorders. For skin problems, the mix of Tulsi and Aloe Vera juice is beneficial. Few physicians used this beneficial herb as skin ointments for treating leukoderma. It also prevents premature ageing and keeps the skin healthy.
Heals wound and protects against infection:Extracts made from its leaves are thought to boost wound healing speed and strength. Some people use Tulsi after surgery to heal and protect their wounds from infections. It increases your wound breaking strength, healing time and contraction.
Home Remedy for Cough:Tulsi leaf powder are used in the treatment of cough and cold. To cure cough and cold fever, one should take the decoction of Tulsi flowers, ginger, black and long pepper powder along with honey for at least three to four times a day. It is good to reduce the symptoms of cough and cold. A person suffering from expectorant should take the juice of Tulsi leaves and sugar. For dry cough, the mixture of Tulsi leaves, onion and ginger juice is helpful in managing and controlling it.
Stress Buster:Tulsi’s essential oil may help manage depression and anxiety too. The herb stimulates neurotransmitters that regulate the hormones responsible for including happiness and energy. Chewing 10-12 fresh Tulsi leaves control stress and manage anxiety. Tulsi tea also helps in reducing stress.
Tulsi for Fever:The decoction of Tulsi leaf powder, neem leaf powder, powder of ginger and powder of long pepper has the ability to reduce fever and its symptoms considerably. Tulsi tea is quite effective against malaria and dengue fever, especially during the rainy season. During fever, applying the paste of Tulsi leaves on cold feet is beneficial.
Tulsi prevents heart disease:Tulsi leaves show a positive impact in reducing cholesterol level in the body, thereby helpful in preventing cardiac diseases. Tulsi leaves also act as a tonic for the heart. Blood circulation enhances when the juice of fresh leaves is applied locally.
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Absolutely - This product is 100% natural and derived from plants. No animal-derived products are used in this, making it the perfect product for vegetarians and vegans.
We hold ourselves to rigorous farming standards - it’s not necessarily cheaper or easier, but it’s what’s right. Majority of our nutrient rich products are grown in our own organic farms under strict USDA guidelines, which enables full control over consistency and quality.
Every Batch is Tested.
Our standards are rigorous and thorough. We test every single batch of our botanicals through a third-party lab to ensure that the products you receive are the highest quality available, without pesticides or heavy metals.
Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium are tested for every batch that we produce. We also ensure that our product complies with the California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
Absolutely - Yes. All the powders we produce, are processed using steam sterilization method and complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Consumption of products containing E.coli & Salmonella may pose health issues like stomach cramps, abdominal pains, nausea, etc. All of our products are 100% free of E.coli & Salmonella.
All of our powders complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Total Plate Count - NMT 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold - NMT 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms - NMT 100 cfu/g
E.Coli - Absent
Salmonella - Absent
Staphylococcus aureus - Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Absent
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