And we says....tulsi is deity , so not chew it.
Here , is the proof !.
Tulsi leaves have mercury in them, which is not good for the enamel and thus one must not chew them.
When chewed, the mercury content in Tulsi gets released in your mouth, which can damage your teeth and cause discolouration. Also, tulsi leaves are acidic in nature and your mouth is alkaline, which can cause your teeth enamel to wear off sooner.
Our rishis combined rituals with religion ...
And our so called educated people ruins our vision.