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and common salt should be boiled in
he tulsi plant or In- former possessing greater medicinal half a litre of water until only half
dian basil occupies an value. Of the many varieties, the the water is left. Drinking this can
important place in the Krishna or Shyama tulsi is also com- give immediate relief in case of influ-
Hindu religion. The monly used for worship. enza.
name tulsi connotes Traditionally, a Hindu house- Kidney stones. The juice of tulsi
the incomparable one. Tulsi is a hold was considered incomplete if it leaves and honey, if taken regularly
venerated plant and Hindus worship didnt have a tulsi plant in the court- for six months, will break down, dis-
it in the morning and evening. The yard. Many families grow the plant lodge and expel the stones via the
plant grows in the wild in the trop- in a specially built structure, which urinary tract.
ics and other warm regions. Dark or has images of deities installed on all Heart disorders. Chewing 10-
Shyama tulsi and light or Rama tulsi four sides, and an alcove for a small 12 leaves of tulsi daily reduces the
are the two main varieties, with the earthen oil lamp. Some households level of blood cholesterol.