Basil leaves not only add aroma to your food, but they are good for treating acidity according to many ayurvedic experts. The soothing and carminative properties of basil help in giving instant relief from acidity. You can chew 3-4 basil leaves or boil some leaves in a cup of water, let it simmer and then sip it slowly. Amazing benefits of growing Tulsi at home.

1. Keeps mosquitoes away

Holy basil or Tulsi is popularly known as a plant-based mosquito repellent. The journal of malaria states that this plant keeps insects and mosquitoes away. This makes it all the more important to keep Tulsi at home, especially during monsoons.

2. Keep the air clean and fresh

The presence of Tulsi in your bedroom increases oxygen supply. It is that plant which gives out oxygen 20-hours a day and also absorbs harmful gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide from the environment.

3. Fresh aroma

The pleasant fragrance of holy basil keeps the environment fresh and fills your home with a fresh aroma. This plant also possesses mood boosting properties.

4. Fights diseases

Tulsi is known to fight diseases. In case of cold, cough or fever, you can brew a few leaves of Tulsi with tea and drink it for relief. You can also prepare a concoction of Tulsi by boiling it with cardamom in a glass of water. It is also a great blood purifier and is known for lowering cholesterol levels.

5. Kidney stones

You can also get rid of kidney stones with the help of Tulsi leaves. Juice made from Tulsi leaves combined with a teaspoon of honey should be taken regularly to get rid of kidney stones at home.