Is holy basil good for the heart?
Tulsi or basil works wonders in lowering your blood pressure. The chemical eugenol present in Tulsi fights the substances that tighten the blood vessels and thereby help decrease the blood pressure.
Reduce Cholesterol: According to animal studies, intake of Tulsi can help reduce bad ‘LDL’ cholesterol and improve good ‘HDL’ cholesterol. Another study found that eugenol in Tulsi can help reduce stress-induced cholesterol levels.