Rama Tulsi

Rama Tulsi is another species of Tulsi plant. This type of Tulsi is light green in color. Thus, it is likewise recognized as a green leaf Tulsi. However, this large bushy plant has purple stems and aromatic flowers that always bloom. It's an Ayurvedic herb that is native to India and grown throughout Southeast Asia.

Rama Tulsi has a clove-like fragrance because it contains eugenol that is typically found in cloves. It is somewhat mellow in flavor. Rama Tulsi is one of the best medicinal plants because of its anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. Also, it has zero calories. This herb is a great source to boost energy and reduce stress.

2. Typical Preparations and Usage

Traditionally people consume Rama Tulsi as fresh or in the form of herbal tea, paste, Kadha, or powder. Loose-dry Rama tulsi and powdered mix are available at organic food stores or online. People in India also use these leaves while cooking food.

Alternative medicine practitioners widely recommend this plant as a potent adaptogenic herb. You can also add Rama tulsi leaves in hot water to take steam and cure sinus and a bad cold.

You will also find packaged herbal teas at specialty tea retailers. These days tea manufacturers often blend tulsi with green, black, or white tea leaves.

3. Precautions

1. Whether you are suffering from an acute or chronic disorder, always consult your healthcare practitioner before adding it to your diet.
2. Do not consume Rama Tulsi for an extended period of time as it can lead to infertility in men and women both.
3. Tulis can lower down the blood clotting system in the body. So, stop consuming it before and after your scheduled surgery.
4. Breastfeeding women are advised not to consume basil leaves.
5. Always start using these herbal leaves in a smaller quantity as some people may feel nauseated in the beginning.

4. Benefits

• Improves Immunity

Rama Tulsi can increase the immunity level by boosting the anti-bodies production in your body. Also, the herb helps in enhancing the formation of T helper cells that combat antigens and viruses in the body.

• Relives Skin Issues

You can also use basil leaves to mitigate acne and soothe the itching or sting of bug bites. Further, you can mix it with eggs to slow the effects of aging by tightening skin pores.

• Use as Mouth Freshener

You can have fresher breath and cleaner teeth by using Tulsi as its antiseptic property counteract bacteria in the mouth.

• Cures Respiratory Issues

Tulsi is an excellent Ayurvedic remedy for asthma, common cold, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, flu, and sore throat.