Lush green Tulsi plants are flourishing along the roadside bushes of Marine Drive in Cox’s Bazar. Known for its numerous health benefits, Tulsi (Holy Basil) is widely recommended by experts as a natural remedy. Many suggest chewing a Tulsi leaf daily for overall well-being. Apart from Marine Drive, this beneficial herb can also be spotted across various parts of Cox’s Bazar.
Tulsi is particularly effective for treating colds, coughs, and congestion in people of all ages, from children to the elderly. Additionally, Tulsi tea relieves headaches, and gargling with boiled Tulsi leaves can help soothe throat pain.
This herb is also highly beneficial for heart patients, as it aids in managing hypertension, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. Tulsi leaves help prevent blood clotting, reducing the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.
The English name for Tulsi is Holy Basil, and its scientific name is Ocimum basilicum Linn.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
