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PRAYER TO CHANT WHEN HAVING THE VISION OF THE TULASI PLANT

PRAYER TO THE TULASI PLANT ***

नमस्तुलसि कल्याणी   नमो विष्णु प्रिये शुभे ।

नमो मोक्षप्रदे देवी   नमः सम्पत् प्रदायिने ॥

NamasTulasee Kalyaanee,  Namo Vishnu Priye Shubhe

Namo Moksha Prade Devi,  Namas Sampat Pradaayinee  

 Meaning:

Salutations to the benevolent Tulsi,  Salutations to the holy darling of Vishnu
Salutations to goddess giving salvation,  Salutations to her who grants wealth.

 

It is easy for children to learn these short prayer verses!

 THE TULASI PLANT

The following excerpt is from The Ayurveda Experience website link given below. https://www.theayurvedaexperience.com/blog/tulsi-benefits-holy-basil/

There are many plants which have medicinal benefits. These plants or trees are considered sacred and worshiped for the positive benefits they provide to the planet.

Ayurveda refers to tulsi or Holy Basil as “the incomparable one,” “mother medicine of nature” and “the queen of herbs”. It is revered as an elixir of life for both its medicinal and spiritual properties. It belongs to the mint family and has two main varieties.

According to Ayurveda, every part of the tree, including the leaf, bark, shoot, seeds, as well its fruits possesses medicinal properties. It’s no wonder then that the ancient Rishis, not only used the plant to enhance meditation but also used it for curing several diseases since ancient times.  

Tulsi Benefits, Tulsi Uses In Ayurveda

  • It improves taste and relieves anorexia by stimulating the digestive fire due to its hot and sharp properties.

  • It is a cardiac tonic and helps to relieve cholesterol deposits in the arteries due to its anti Kapha and sharp properties.

  • Due to its Kapha and Vata balancing effect, it is useful in treatment of asthma and chronic respiratory disorders, cold and cough and also repeated hiccups.

  • It relieves vomiting.

  • Due to its Vata pacifying effect, it relieves gas accumulation and thus relieves resultant pain in the flanks.

  • It is useful in skin diseases marked by itchiness due to its Kapha pacifying effect. Kapha dosha is responsible for itching in many skin diseases.

  • It is a natural detoxifying herb.

  • It is useful in kidney and bladder stones.

  • It is useful in infectious eye disorders.

  • It is an adaptogenic herb and is useful in stress related disorders.

  • Tulsi balances Kapha dosha and as such is useful to relieve excess sputum production.

  • It is anti microbial. The tulsi plant is one of the most potent anti viral herbs of Ayurveda.

  • HOW TO TAKE THE HOLY BASIL

    Part used: Leaf, Root, Seed
    Dosage: Fresh Juice 5-10 ml, Root decoction 50-100 ml, Seed powder 3 g. Extract 300mg-2000 mg. Please note, the extract, roots and seeds should only be used under supervision of a qualified practitioner.

    For wheals, itching: For itching or wheals, tulsi leaves are made into a paste and applied over the skin.
    For sinusitis and headache: Holy basil’s fresh leaves are crushed to extract juice. Two drops of this juice are put into both nostrils on an empty stomach. This helps to relieve sinusitis related headache.

    For bad breath (halitosis): Chewing one or two holy basil leaves daily helps to relieve bad breath by improving digestion.

    For cold, cough and fever: Tulsi tea can be made to combat these conditions.

    TULASI TEA

    An easy way to use Tulsi daily is as follows.  

  • Take 10-12 Tulsi leaves, wash them and shred them. If fresh leaves are not available, take ½ tsp of dry Tulsi leaves.

  • Boil them in about 1 cup of water on a medium flame and reduce to half. Strain and enjoy. You may add a little ginger and clove while making this tea for extra benefit. 

    Avoid adding milk as milk is incompatible with Tulsi according to the Ayurvedic texts.