ELIXIR TULSI TEA
Tulsi or Holy Basil is a sacred planet in Hinduism. Tulsi is known as “The Incomplete One”, “Elixir of Life”,
“Queen of the herbs”. Hindus regard it as the earthly manifestation of goddess Lakshmi,
the goddess of wealth and principle consort of the Hindu god Vishnu. Every part
of the Tulsi plant is revere and considered sacred including the leaves, stem,
flower,root,seeds and oil. As such Hindu households are considered incomplete without
a Tulsi Plant.
Tulsi Tea
In Ayurveda the Tulsi plant has been used a form traditional
medicine for thousand years. In Ayurveda ,tulsi is considered as an adaptogen
,a natural herb that helps the body adapt to outside stressors. It is often combined
with black, green or white tea leaves or
in an herbal blend with other health-promoting ingredients as turmeric
and ginger to make delicious “Tulsi Tea”.
Procedure To prepare Tulsi Tea
Ingredient
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Water
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Dried Tulsi leaves
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Honey
Steps
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Boil the water
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Then add dried holy basil leaves and desired
Honey to taste to the hot water
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Let steep for 10 to 15 mins and then strain
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And enjoy your Holy Basil Tea.
Health Benefits of Tulsi Tea
For ages, it has been known for its medicinal uses in Ayurveda
that makes it an effective remedy for several ailments. According to the book
Healing Foods by DK publishing, holy basil contains a range of natural
antioxidants that can help protect the body tissues against free-radical
damage. Tulsi in all forms –dried,fresh and powdered has several healing properties.
Chewing on few tulsi leaves regularly can be super beneficial for you.
Here are some reasons why you should definitely make a habit
of taking Tulsi Tea.
1.Regulates Blood Sugar Levels: It helps in lowering blood
pressure levels in addition to facilitate Metabolism of carbs and fats
2. Prevents Respiratory Disorders: It helps to prevent respiratory
illness ranging from cold and cough to bronchitis asthma.
3.Beats Stress: Tulsi
tea helps in maintaining normal levels of Cortisol hormone in the body.
4. Maintain Dental and Oral health : The presence of
anti-microbial property helps to combat against harmful bacteria and germs in
mouth.
5.Great for Patients with Arthritis: As Eugenol is present
in oil of Basil gives an anti-imflammotory effect on joints and digestive track
6 Protect your stomach :It naturally increases stomach
defense by decreasing stomach acid,increasing
mucus secretion,increasing mucus sail and extending life of mucus cells
Be healthy and make our nation healthy and prosperous.
