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July 1, 2021

What are the health and skin benefits of tulsi?

Tulsi does a lot more than just adding aroma and flavor to your tea and curries. Even when it comes to your beauty routine, tulsi benefits are aplenty. From curing a cold and heart disease to exfoliating skin and treating dandruff, tulsi is your magical herb that never disappoints! Tulsi is big in the world of Ayurveda.

Owing to its healing, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, tulsi benefits the skin by preventing blackheads, acne and relieves skin infections, to name a few. Rich in vitamin K and antioxidants, tulsi benefits hair by stimulating blood circulation and promoting hair growth amongst others.

  • Tulsi benefits the skin by providing it with a deep-cleansing effect. It not only thoroughly removes dirt and impurities but also the excess oil.
  • Soaking up the excess oil and moisture and drying up the existing acne.
  • Tulsi neutralizes free radicals and rejuvenates the skin, reviving the youthful glow.
  • Tulsi contains essential oils which help nourish and moisturize the skin and improve the skin complexion.
  • Tulsi is considered to be a major ingredient in herbal hair loss treatments.
  • Controlling four types of fungal strains that may cause dandruff.
  • Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers.
  • Tulsi leaves of holy basil are packed with antioxidants and essential oils that produce eugenol, methyl eugenol and caryophyllene.
  • Tulsi has a powerful anti-oxidant component called Eugenol.
  • Tulsi leaf also has powerful adaptogen properties (also known as anti-stress agents.
  • Tulsi is essential oils helps in breaking down kidney stones and its painkiller effect helps dull down the pain of kidney stone.
  • Tulsi strong anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties tulsi has been found to help stop the progression of breast cancer
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