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Ayurvedic doctors claim that medicinal herbs like tulsi (basil), have the potential to fight against swine flu by boosting the immunity of humans.
According to Preeti Chhabra, medicinal herbs like tulsi, ashwagandha, guduchi and amla has the potential to boost one's immunity level, thus helping fight swine flu.
"Keeping the present scenario in mind, some medicinal herbs like ashwagandha, amla, guduchi and tulsi are very good to help boost the body's immunity and thus help fight diseases. These can either be consumed individually or made into a concoction," Chhabra told.
"Tulsi in particular is a very good herb because it has both anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It can boost one's immunity and also rejuvenate after a bout of illness. Therefore, although you can't call it a cure, it can sure help fight H1N1 virus," she added.
Another Ayurvedic doctor, Rakesh Sharma, , said: "Tulsi has the medicinal property that strengthens the body's defence mechanism. Not only can it help boost your immunity level, but also help you recover faster."
"A paste or juice made out of about 20 tulsi leaves, if had daily, will help one strengthen the immunity level and fight viruses like H1N1," he added.
Bhumyamalaki, is yet another herb, which has the potential to boost one's overall body defence mechanism.
"Bhumyamalaki helps one in fighting diseases like Hepatitis B. And it can help in case of swine flu too," she said.
