==Special Precautions of Holy Basil==
* Holy basil might be safe when used for short periods of time, up to four weeks. It's not known if long-term use is safe.
* It has was found that excess consumption of Tulsi can lead to [[eugenol]] overdose *Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use One of the holy basil side effects include increase in uterine contractions in pregnant women. This side effect of Tulsi can lead to complications during pregnancy and breast-feedingchildbirth or menstruation. Stay on *Tulsi has the safe side and avoid useproperty to thin the blood in our bodies. And hence it should not be taken along with other anti-clotting medications.*SurgeryHypoglycaemia : Holy basil might slow Tulsi is taken by people with high blood clottingsugar to lower their blood sugar levels. But if people who are suffering from diabetes or hypoglycaemia and are under medication consume Tulsi, so there is a concern that it could increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgerymight lead to excessive reduction in blood sugar. Stop using holy basil at least 2 weeks before * Tulsi might cause infertility in males : Test group rabbits were two grams of Tulsi leaves for over a scheduled surgeryperiod of 30 days.A significant decrease in the sperm count of test group rabbits was noted* Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) Pentobarbital interacts with Holy Basil.* Pentobarbital interacts with Holy BasilDiazepam and scopolamine are two drugs which help reduce nausea, vomiting and nervousness, anxiety respectively. Tulsi might reduce the amnesic effect caused by these two drugs.* Skin sensitivity may accur.
==The benefits of Holy Basil are==
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known internationally as tulsi, is highly prized in the natural healing community both for its heady scent and for its healing properties. In the Hindu religion, holy basil is a sacred plant which is used during meditation and is considered a staple in every home garden.
*Common cold.
*Influenza ("the flu").
*Asthma: Tulsi is very beneficial in the treatment of asthma since it relieves congestion and facilitates smoother breathing. The phytonutrients and essential oils, along with the other minerals in it, help cure some of the underlying causes of asthma as well.*Bronchitis: Tulsi, along with curing viral, bacterial, and fungal infections of the respiratory system, gives miraculous relief in congestion due to the presence of components like camphene, eugenol, and cineole in its essential oils. It is very effective in curing almost all respiratory disorders including bronchitis, both chronic and acute.
*Earache.
*Headache.
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[[Category:Adaptogen]]
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[[Category:Aromatherapy]]