~Also known as Tulsi in India which means Loyal
~Affecting most all systems of the body- (considered an adaptogen) it has a quality of bring everything together in the body like in an Om chant- for one moment everyone stops what they are doing and comes together for one common goal- a peaceful harmonizing feeling sweeps the body and all its systems
~ Affecting tissue, blood, bone marrow, reproductive, respiratory, nerves, digestive, & circulatory
~its flavor is pungent & hot and its heating- good for Kapha types
~Opens the heart and mind- promotes sensory acuteness, strengthens nerve tissue, increases memory
~Absorbs positive ions and energizes negative ions- liberates the ozone from the sun's rays
~improves absorption in the colon- triterpenoid contained within the plant (also in ginseng & eleuthero) has a molecular structure which has a sugar attached. This configuration makes it easy for the gut bacteria to absorb. It can modify the cell composition and influence membrane fluidity and potentially organize signaling and communication.
~ Anti bacterial as well as a natural repellent to insects
~Good for acne
~Digestion- helps expel gas, prevents constipation, for infections that might invade the digestive tract
~Can help to reduce blood glucose levels
~Can help refuse cholesterol levels
~Cleans and strengthens the immune system
~Detoxifying
~Nerves-may be a COX-2 inhibitor having pain relieving effects
~Helps Bronchitis and asthmatic conditions
~It is associated with long journeys, faith, compassion, and clarity
~ It has long been considered a sacred herb in India where it grows around holy places
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