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by Neelam Toprani
oly basil, or tulsi, holds one of the most supreme places among the medicinal herbs in India.
The ancient scriptures describe it as the protector of life, ac-companying humans from birth up till death. There are
innumerable references of tulsi in Indian mythology. The ancient Ayurvedic scriptures mentioned the plant in the
management of several dis-eases. The plant has a purify-ing influence by liberating ozone and is also known to repel
mosquitoes. Its healing properties are so well estab-lished that most people in In-dia grow it in courtyards and
many Ayurvedic preparations as a blood purifier in the diseases of the blood and heart. It is an immuno modulator and antimicrobial remedy with the ability to reduce toxicity. asthma increased lung vital capacity and
relieved laboured breathing.
Holy basil contains many bioactive substances including minerals and vitamins, which normalize the disturbed
physiological functions of the body by harmonizing imbalances.
In keeping with the guide-lines of Ayurvedic classical formulations, holy basil is often combined in synergy with
other key Ayurvedic herbs including ashwagandha, karanja, chitraka, amla and turmeric. These formulations
enhance the bioavailability of holy basil and stimulate its activity.
Neelam Toprani is CEO of Pad-mashri Naturals Inc., a manufactur-er and wholesaler of the Sewanti Ayurveda series and Padmashri
massage oils. Manufactured in Richmond, B.C., these products are 100-percent vegan and free of additives, heavy metals, pesticides and
GMO contaminants. www.sewanti.com