HERBAL SOLUTIONS TO YOUR HEALTH PROBLEMS

  HOLY BASIL/TUSIL (Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum) EFINRIN- 2 Researchers describe holy basil as a natural protector of organs and tissues, defending against chemical stress caused by factors like industrial pollutants, heavy metals, physical stress from prolonged physical exertion, ischemia, physical restraint and exposure to cold and excessive noise. Many of its protective effects are due to its rich conc entration of phytochemical constituents, including: eugenol, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, carvacrol and others. More only sold type of “traditional” basil (O. basilicum) that has a sweet taste, holy basil is described as being more peppery, spicy and also minty, which is why it’s sometimes called “hot basil.” There are also many other varieties of basil that have aromas and tastes of lemon, cinnamon, clove, etc.             Health Benefits holy Basil/Tusil 1. Fights Skin Infections and Acne Holy basil has been found to have ...

BASIL PLANT   Medicinal Plant Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Sweet basil is native to India and Iran and is widely grown as a kitchen herb. It is found growing wild in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The leaves of plant are sweet, aromatic, warming and pungent. They are used as flavouring agent and in the preparation of salads. Sweet basil is a medicinal herb and its leaves and seeds are used for curing variety of diseases. It is antibacterial, anti-spasmodic, antiviral, carminative and nervine. The seeds are used to reduce body heat and nervous debility. For this purpose they are soaked in water overnight and consumed in the morning. The leaves are effective remedy for digestive and respiratory disorders. Scientific Classification The botanical name of Sweet Basil is Ocimum basilicum and it belongs to the family Lamiacaea. The synonyms of species are O. caryophyllatum Roxb.;O. minimum Linn.;and O. pilosum Willd. The Genus name, Ocimum is derived from the Greek word ...

 NAME OF THE PLANT   Watermelon BOTANICAL NAME.      Citrullus lanatus PART USED             Ring Bark DOSHA (natural Force).   PK- , V+ TASTE.                 SWEET , ACRID, ASTRINGENT,   Watermelon is a major fruit belonging to family Cucurbitaceae and species Citrullus lanatus which is widely distributed in sub tropic and tropic regions. It is an extensive vegetable crops which is large, oval round or oblong in shape with smooth skin, dark rind and occasionally pale green stripes that turn yellowish green when ripe. It is rich in vitamins and a good source of phytochemicals. Watermelon rind is a tough outer layer which has green exterior which fades to pale white inside before offering red and pink flesh of the fruit. Rind is harder and less juicy. The rind possesses large percentage of nutrients but usually people discard the leaves. It encompasses low ca...