Tulsi – (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum sanctum Linn): A herb for all reasons

Tulsi is an Herb with many Healing Properties

• It is also taken as the herbal tea.

• Juice of its leaves give relief in cold, fever, bronchitis and cough.

• Tulsi oil is also used as ear drops.

• It helps in curing malaria.

• It is very effective against indigestion, headache, hysteria, insomnia and cholera.

• The queen of herbs has been known for its remarkable healing properties.

• Chewing a few leaves of the plant will purify the blood.

• A decoction of Tulsi and mint is an excellent rejuvenator.

We are in the midst of a global pandemic of obesity, diabetes, cancer, dementia, depression and other chronic diseases caused by modern lifestyles and their associated lack of physical activity, high intake of sugar, fat, salt, alcohol and tobacco and exposure to a toxic cocktail of industrial chemicals. The solutions to this current health crisis are therefore more likely to be found in the homes and behaviours of individuals than in medical clinics, hospital or pharmacies.

Modern research has revealed that tulsi has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal activity that includes activity against many pathogens responsible for human infections. Tulsi has also been shown to boost defences against infective threats by enhancing immune responses in non-stressed and stressed humans.

Tulsi's unique combination of antibacterial antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities also make it useful in wound healing.

Healing Power: The Basil or Tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves strengthen the stomach and help in respiratory diseases.

Many studies support the use of the entire plant of holy basil for human use and its therapeutic value. The nutritional value is also high, as it contains:

• vitamin A and C
• calcium
• zinc
• iron
• chlorophyll

'Jungle tulsi' shows anti-cancer properties

A small herb belonging to the castor (Euphorbiaceae) family growing in the waste lands of southern India has shown promise in killing cancer cells without affecting healthy cells under laboratory conditions, according to new research. Cancer has been associated with increased levels of intra-cellular free radicals. Therefore, scavenging these radicals with antioxidant supplement is considered a way to arrest the progression of cancer.

Constituents of Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Active compounds in whole tulsi leaves include:

• Eugenol (1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene) is largely responsible for the therapeutic effects of the herb
• Oleanolic acid
• Ursolic acid
• Rosmarinic acid
• Carvacrol
• β-caryophyllene [R, 2):
• Eugenol (67.4% – 72.8%)
• β-elemene (11.0% – 10.9%)
• β-caryophyllene (7.3% – 8.4%)
• Germacrene D (2.4% – 2.2%)
• Linalool (54.95%)
• Methyl chavicol (methyl carvicol – also called Estragol) (11.98%)
• Methyl cinnamate (7.24%)
• Linolen (0.14%) [R].

Nutrition

• Protein: 30 Kcal, 4.2 g
• Fat: 0.5 g
• Carbohydrate: 2.3 g
• Vitamins: vitamin C (25 mg vitamin C per 100 g) and vitamin A
• Minerals: Calcium: 25 mg; Phosphorus 287 mg; Iron: 15.1 mg
• Phytonutrients: Chlorophyll and many other phytonutrients

Antiviral Activity

Apigenin, a compound derived from Tulsi, has shown effectiveness against H1N1 and Swine Flu [R].

An alcohol- or solvent-based extract of tulsi inhibited genital herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus type 2) in a cell-based study.

An aqueous extract of tulsi leaves prevented the cell damage and the growth of New Castle Disease (NCD) virus in chickens.

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What Do You Expect from Life?

Two women started a new job on the same day.

One expected to have a great day and looked forward to meeting her new co-workers, the other dreaded it as she thought that she would be treated as an outsider.

They both got what they expected.

Two young men went to a university lecture.

One eagerly anticipated the chance to learn, the other attended the class solely to get through the course.

They both got what they expected.

Two sisters celebrated Christmas with their families.

One was looking forward to catching up with loved one and reminiscing on old times, the other was sure that it would be a disaster.

They both got what they expected.

Two men went to the same church on a Sunday morning.

One expected to experience God and learn something new for his spiritual walk, the other expected very little except to go through an empty ritual.

They both got what they expected.

Two women went to the same party.

One expected to have a great time with her friends, the other anticipated that no-one would speak to her.

They both got what they expected.

Two men went to football training for the same team.

One couldn’t wait to work hard, sweat and improve his skills, the other couldn’t be bothered working hard as he thought that training was a waste of time.

They both got what they expected.

In all these situations the pattern was the same:

·         They had the same circumstances.

·         They chose their attitude.

·         The outcome directly matched their expectations.

It doesn’t always work like this.

Sometimes, we have the most optimistic perspective, only to be sorely disappointed.

Sometimes, we go into a situation with a very negative attitude and are pleasantly surprised.

But you get what you expect. Some people grow up with the ability to think and act positively, but anyone can cultivate it with a little self-discipline.

Having this kind of perspective removes fear and doubt from your life and replaces them with certainty about achieving a successful outcome.

Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith.

Prayers for people affected by the coronavirus

A new coronavirus disease is spreading rapidly around the world, officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. More than 4,00,000 people have been infected and the death toll is over 16,500 people. The numbers are increasing daily, and the disease has impacted at least 145 countries.

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. —Psalm 57:1 (NIV)
Pray for people who are infected with COVID-19 or facing quarantine.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. —1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

Let’s pray for all the lives at stake in the world currently with the new mantra of ‘Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu’.

The negativity and panic in the air around is the most threatening part of the current situation people are facing globally. We need to keep calm and stay in our homes until further instructions. We also need to turn this negativity around us into positivity and stand together with the spirit of ‘Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu’. Let’s first understand what does it mean?

What does the mantra of ‘Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu’ mean?

Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu —  this mantra has been derived from the ancient language Sanskrit and can be found in the Vedic texts. The original texts read:

ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु
मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत् ।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

(Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niraamayaah |
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu
Ma Kashchid Dukhabhaag Bhavet |
Om Shanti Shantih Shantih ||)

Translating it into English, this Vedic mantra means:

Om, May all be happy,
May all be free from illness
May all witness everything auspicious
May no one suffers
Om Peace, peace, peace

The ancient mantra is not only to wish prosperity and happiness all around us, but it is also a way of life.

With the news of COVID-19 and the related casualties is all around on news channels, you might find it hard to stay calm.

Coronavirus can be the worst calamity of the century. It is disrupting the world economies and even affecting our day-to-day lives. Adequate measures are being taken by the concerned authorities to mitigate the risks manifolds. We are bound to stay at homes and consider best practices to avoid the spread of the coronavirus threat being faced globally. We need to stay positive and help others keep positivity too. We can do so by keeping a little patience and calm we can easily get through this hard time. The best way to do so is to stand together with the spirit of ‘Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu’, including in our daily prayers, and helping this message spread to the people around us.

Thymus Tapping : BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY - COMBAT CORONAVIRUS

Thymus Tapping

Thymus Tapping

Our immune system protects our body from disease, so it’s important to build a strong immune system.

Behind your sternum, or breastbone, sits the thymus gland, your immune system’s surveillance gland.

It is part of the lymphatic immune system and one of the functions of the thymus is to process and mature T cells (also known as killer cells), the immune system’s “soldiers”.  Thumping, or tapping, your thymus gland stimulates your immune system, giving it a boost.

Use thymus tapping to keep the gland active and boost your immune system.

·         Stimulate energy

·         Boost your immune system

·         Increase your strength and vitality

Gently tapping on the thymus gland creates vibrations that stimulate an increase in the maturation and release of white blood cells.

Here’s how you do it:

Using your fingertips or side of your fist, tap up and down about 2-3 inches along your sternum, between and above your breasts.

The thymus is located behind the third rib, but any vibrations along the length of the upper sternum will stimulate it.

Do this for 15-20 seconds and continue to take regular slow breaths.

Do 1-3 times a day or up to 4 during times of acute illness. It can be all you need to ward off a cold or illness as the thymus is stimulated to release all that infection fighting white blood cells.

                                                 THYMUS GLAND LOCATION

5 BENEFITS OF THUMPING YOUR THYMUS

1.   Release fear.

2.   Increase your life force energy.

3.   Increase strength.

4.   Increase vitality.

     5. Strengthen your immune system.