LEMON TULASI

Lemon Tulsi 

Also known as Hoary Basil or Thai Lemon basil, this herb cultivated mostly in southern Asian and Northern Africa belongs to the mint family. The history of this herb finds its origin to ancient Greece, an essential part of their traditional therapeutic medical practices, and also a symbol of mourning.

LATIN NAME-Ocimum basilicum 

FAMILY-LAMIACEAE

SYNONYMS - Gouri, Nagamata, Bhutaghni, Bhutapriya, Bhuteshta, Bhutapati,

Eng. Name- Lemon basil, hoary basil

MORPHOLOGY- 

The herb is grown primarily in northeastern Africa and southern Asia for its fragrant lemon scent, and is used in cooking.

chem const.- geranial, neral, α-humulene, β-caryophyllene, β-caryophyllene oxide

Guna- Laghu, ruksha, teekshna

 Rasa- katu, Tikta, Amla 

Veerya- ushna 

Vipaka- katu 

Karma- kapha vata hara,  Pitta vardhak 

Useful part -leaf,oil fruit, seed, flower 

DOSE- Fresh juice - 10- 20 ml

Root decoction- 50-100ml 

Formulation - Tribhuvankirti rasa, Bilvadi gutika

Health Benefits of Lemon Basil

Protects Against Vision Loss

Lemon Basil is an excellent source of beta-carotene, a pigment found mostly in brightly coloured vegetables. The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A, which aids in functioning of mucus membranes and is essential for a good vision.

Beneficial In Wound Healing

Lemon Basil is a great source of Vitamin K. This Vitamin assists the body in faster wound healing. The herb also provides considerable magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, calcium, and Vitamin C to the body.

Anti-inflammatory Benefits

Lemon Basil contains Citral and Limonene that has well known anti-inflammatory benefits. Those are particularly effective at protecting against breast and colon cancers as citral limits the growth of breast cancer cells.

Controls Cortisol Levels

Lemon Basil keeps the cortisol, the stress hormone levels in check. The elevated levels of this hormone can cause multiple health conditions such as diabetes, reduced immune function, obesity, and even memory problems.