Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi is such a species, whose leaves, manjari and branches appear purple-black in colour. In terms of health, Shyama Tulsi is more beneficial than the commonly found Ram Tulsi. The botanical name of Shyam Tulsi is Ocimum Tenuiflorum.
Properties of Shyama Tulsi
Shyam Tulsi is an anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory in the body, anti-tumor, destroyer of toxic substances of the body, relieves stress, relieves headache. This basil is anti-bacterial and anti-tuberculosis.
Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi is used to treat malaria fever, cholera, vomiting, earache, lung diseases like bronchitis, asthma, diabetes, leucoderma, toothache, phlegm.
Shyama Tulsi Benefits and uses:
1. Cure Fever – The decoction of Shyam Tulsi cures any kind of fever. To make a decoction, boil 8-10 basil leaves in a glass of water. When it boils, add some jaggery to it. If the water becomes half, then cool it a little lukewarm and drink it.
2. Increase Stamina and Immunity – Shyam Tulsi is helpful in increasing stamina. This basil keeps the metabolism right and provides protection from diseases, infections during the cold season.
3. For eyes – Washing the juice of black basil or Krishna basil leaves mixed with water improves eyesight.
4. Shyama Tulsi for Women – In leucorrhoea, the disease of water coming in women, take more of Shyam Tulsi or Black Tulsi, it will definitely be beneficial. Grind black basil and drink it after mixing it with water even if there is more blood in the menstrual cycle or period.
5. Problem of urination – If urine does not come freely or if it comes drop by drop, then drink the juice of Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi.
6. Relief from mental stress and allergies – Krishna Tulsi juice provides relief from all types of allergies. It relieves tension, stress and cures cold caused by changing seasons.
7. Krishna Tulsi for Hair – If there is a problem of dandruff in the head, then make a chutney of Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi and apply it on the roots of the hair and wash it after half an hour.
8. Stomach worms – If children have worms in their stomach, then mixing the juice of fennel or mint leaves in black Tulsi juice ends stomach worms.
9. For stone and skin – This basil prevents kidney or bladder stone, liver problems. The use of Shyama Tulsi is beneficial for such skin problems in which there is pain or itching.
Benefits of drinking Shyama Tulsi tea:
1) Heat the leaves of Shyama Tulsi and ginger in water. After boiling, drink it after it cools down a bit. If you want, add some jaggery or honey or drink it plain. This tea has antioxidant properties. Drinking this tea is beneficial for problems related to stomach, intestine and respiratory tract.
2) This tea is beneficial for heart problems and high blood pressure. Cholesterol level is reduced by drinking it. It has mild blood thinning properties, which reduces the chances of heart-attack.
3) It purifies the blood, maintains proper blood circulation and reduces the stress caused by increased blood pressure. It normalises blood pressure and protects the arteries of the heart.
Remedies for Shyama Tulsi:
1) Worshipping the Shyam Tulsi plant and planting it in the house is considered more auspicious. Offering Shyama Tulsi to Maa Kali and Hanuman ji is considered good.
2) Wearing a garland of Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi increases the happiness and prosperity of the family besides spiritual benefits. Shyam tulsi or black tulsi garland gives peace of mind.
3) Shyam Tulsi garland also works to improve problems in relationships and love. This garland protects from evil eye, removes negativity and brings positive thinking.
4) Wearing a garland of black basil is considered more effective than any gem to remove negativity. If you wear Tulsi garland, then keep your food and drink satvik, only then you will be able to get more benefits.
5) Whether to wear its garland around the neck or keep it in the temple of the house. This increases the feeling of devotion towards God. This garland should be worn on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after purifying it with Gangajal and raw milk.
