Things to know about TULSI

Every home with a Tulasi plant is a place of pilgrimage, and no diseases, messengers of Yama, the God of Death, can enter it.”

Tulsi is the most commonly planted herb in Indian household. Besides being a wonder medicinal plant, it has religious and Vastu significane too.

 

It you too have planted Tulsi at your home, there are certain things you must know because although it has many benefits, it can have some damaging results too if you are not careful.

Don’t offer Tulsi leaves on shivling

When NOT to pluck leaves

Never pluck the leaves of Tulsi plant on Sundays, Ekadashi (11th day of Lunar cycle) and at the time of Lunar or Solar eclipse. It is considered inauspicious.

When to dispose it

If Tulsi plant dries, immerse it in a holy river or a pond. Keeping a dry Tulsi plant brings bad luck. A new one should then be brought and planted at home.

What plants NOT to keep near it

Tulsi is considered a female plant. Never keep cactus and thorny plants next to Tulsi. Flowering plants, however, can be kept in its close vicinity. This will ensure health and happiness in the house.

When to worship it

Tulsi plant should be worshipped daily in the morning as it a powerhouse of oxygen, and merely breathing near it can kill many infections in the body. In the evenings, light an earthen lamp (diya) near it.

Best direction to plant Tulsi
According to Vastu, choose North or North-East direction of the house or balcony to keep a Tulsi plant.

Things not to keep around Tulsi
At times people keep cleaning material, mopping stuff or broom near Tulsi. Avoid that.

How to consume it

In ayurveda, Tulsi is used as a medicine. Consuming one to two leaves of Tulsi everyday boosts the immune system and keeps fever and viral infections at bay.

Vastu benefits of Tulsi

Besides purifying air, Tulsi plant removes many doshas present in your home and generates positive energy around