Discover the Healing Power of Tulsi: 10 Benefits You Need to Know

7. Treats lower back pain

Tulsi leaves are a natural painkiller that makes it particularly effective against troublesome lower back pain. One way of attacking this distressing problem is to boil 15 tulsi leaves in a cup of water until the liquid is reduced by half. Allow the ‘tea’ to cool and drink it once a day. Another method is to make a decoction by boiling together seven tulsi leaves; 10gm crushed ginger and two black cardamom seeds in one glass of water. After 10 to 15 minutes have elapsed, strain the decoction into a cup. Add a tablespoon of honey. Allow it to cool and drink this decoction regularly for three to four weeks.