Indication / Benefits
Ocimum Sanctum, commonly known as Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the leaves of the Ocimum sanctum plant. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, it has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties in promoting immune health and stress management. In homoeopathy, Ocimum Sanctum is primarily used to address conditions such as colds, coughs, and respiratory infections. It is also employed for its effects on stress-related disorders, digestive issues.
Common Names:
Hindi: Tulsi
English: Holy Basil
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SBL’s Ocimum Sanctum can be helpful in the following conditions:
- Antispasmodic
- Ocimum sanctum is useful in relieving spasmodic conditions such as whooping cough. Its properties help in calming spasms and providing relief from persistent coughing fits.
- Delirium Tremens
- It helps in managing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, including severe agitation and hallucinations. This condition requires a stabilizing effect on the nervous system.
- Convulsions in Children
- Particularly effective in treating convulsions or seizures in children, providing a calming effect and reducing the frequency and intensity of these episodes.
- Neuralgia
- Relieves sharp, nerve-related pain by soothing the affected nerves and reducing inflammation.
- Insomnia
- Effective in inducing normal sleep patterns without disturbing cerebral functions, beneficial for insomnia due to mental worry, overwork, or exhaustion. Suitable for infants, the aged, and those with a tendency to convulsions.
- Tetanus and Hysteria
- Used in managing tetanus and hysteria, including puerperal convulsions (convulsions occurring during or after childbirth), due to its calming effect on the nervous system.
- Painful Diarrhea
- Addresses painful and often debilitating diarrhea, providing relief from gastrointestinal discomfort and distress.
- Asthma
- Recommended for acute asthma attacks, with frequent dosing for initial relief. Helps in easing breathing difficulties and reducing the frequency of asthmatic episodes.
- Erysipelas
- Applied locally to treat erysipelas, a bacterial skin infection characterized by redness and swelling. Its anti-inflammatory properties help in reducing the severity of the infection.
- Headaches
- Treats intense headaches where there is a sensation as if the top of the head would come off, along with eyes feeling as if they are being pushed out. These symptoms suggest significant pressure or strain in the head.
- Restless Sleep
- Helps in managing restlessness and wakefulness, particularly in individuals who are exhausted, mentally overworked, or aged. It is beneficial for insomnia in infants and the elderly, and those with nocturnal cough.
- Acute Mania
- Indicated for managing acute mania, providing a calming effect on the mind and reducing excessive agitation.
- Worm-Fever and Teething
- Useful in neuroses of children, including worm-fever and teething-related issues, calming the nervous system and providing relief from related symptoms.
