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Clean the Air + Fight Stress with Tulsi

by John Douillard on November 23, 2019 | 4 Comments

Tulsi holy basil

The Taj Mahal’s Air Pollution Solution

We’re all aware that air pollution poses health risks, but few of us realize what a global threat air pollution actually is. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is now considered the world’s largest environmental health risk.1

In India, air pollution around the Taj Mahal had gotten so bad, the government decided to plant vegetation based on emerging science that plants combat air pollution. Tulsi (Occinum sanctum) was chosen for its anti-pollutant and anti-oxidant properties. They started by planting 80,000 tulsi plants around the temple with plans to plant 10,000 more around each school in the temple city of Agra.2

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In this article, I discuss the need for more vegetation in urban and rural areas to fight off air pollution health risks. Before I discuss some of the benefits of air pollution-fighting plants, let’s assess the damage.

Effects of Air Pollution

  1. In 2012, air pollution was responsible for nearly seven million deaths, representing more than 10% of all-cause deaths and more than doubling previous estimates.3
  2. Air pollution accounts worldwide for an estimated 9% of deaths due to lung cancer, 17% due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, more than 30% due to ischemic heart disease and stroke, and 9% due to respiratory infections.3
  3. The 2012 Global Burden of Disease report identified that air pollution was among the leading risk factors for disease burden, being globally responsible for 3.1% of all Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).
  4. Environmental air pollutants increase risk of infertility in women.5
  5. Up to 42% of asthma cases are attributable to traffic-related air pollution.6

What Can be Done about Air Pollution?

In a recent study published in American Chemical Society, it was found that restoring plant life on unused land in counties across America could reduce air pollution levels by a whopping 27%.4 This would be a far more economical solution than many of the technological fixes being proposed.

The study went on to conclude that in rural areas, about 19% of the population would benefit from plant-based restoration, compared with 74% in urban areas.4

Benefits of Tulsi Holy Basil7

The Taj Mahal is capitalizing on the effects of having tulsi plants in our environment, but they can also do wonders when taken internally!

  1. There is mounting evidence that tulsi can address physical, metabolic, and psychological stress through a unique combination of constituent actions.
  2. Tulsi has been found to protect organs and tissues from oxidative stress due to industrial pollutants and heavy metals, as well as physical stress from physical exertion and exposure to environmental stressors.
  3. Tulsi has been shown to support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipid levels while under stress.
  4. Tulsi has been found to counter psychological stress through positive effects on mood, memory, and cognitive function.

Read my articles on the unique benefits of LifeSpa’s Tulsi Holy Basil.

Protect yourself as much as possible from air pollution by surrounding yourself with plant friends (particularly tulsi!), inside and out.

Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is the author of seven health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet), seven online courses (including new Yoga Journal course Ayurveda 201 on Ayurvedic Psychology), and numerous free eBooks. He is a former NBA nutritionist and creator of LifeSpa.com—with thousands of free articles, resources, and videos. LifeSpa is a leading wellness resource, with nine million+ YouTube views and over 130k newsletter subscribers.

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5615585/
  2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tulsi-to-save-Taj-Mahal-from-pollution-effects/articleshow/3824756.cms
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5615585/
  4. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.9b01445
  5. https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0063/ea0063p311
  6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412018325388?via%3Dihub
  7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4296439/

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    November 23, 2019 at 8:22 am

    In this article there doesn’t appear to be any scientific proof given that Tulsi plants reduced the air pollution around the Tai Mahal like there have been with other studies that NASA had done with pothos, spider plants, peace lily, etc.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 23, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      I noticed that, too , and am curious how tulsi’s air purifying capabilities to compare to those you mentioned above.

      Reply
  2. Paul Heller says

    November 23, 2019 at 6:57 am

    Hi Dr.J,I recently ( approx.)3 weeks ago completed a 14 day detox using the Colorado cleanse . I followed the accompanying book and actually detoxed for 17 days. I had done the same in the spring.
    This time around i struggled more with tiredness i believe it was due to my excessive sugar habit/ ice cream ,chocolate,cake ,pies. Reversing the candida and lymphatic blockage was a bit more difficult but in the end i felt much much better and my bloodwork was nothing short of amazing!. However i soon went back to the too often habit of eating pizza,and ice cream and eating later at night
    I developed a kidney stone(first time experience) still have not passed it from what my urologist says and i welcome any and all comments from you and your listeners/ practitioners regarding this unfortunate and painful experience
    Thanks,Paul H

    Reply
    • LifeSpa Staff says

      November 25, 2019 at 9:45 am

      Hi Paul,

      Thank you for reaching out. Giving medical advice is complex and often requires a dialog that is best handled over the phone or Skype. Please see the following page to read more about consultations with Dr. John:
      https://lifespa.com/about-lifespa/ayurvedic-clinic/

      Working with your primary care physician can also help get you a better idea of what can best help you with your health concerns.

      Best,
      LifeSpa Staff

      Reply

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