Tulsi (holy basil) tea is an adaptogenic mixture of Indian herbs - an adaptogen is a non-toxic agent that improves the capability of an organism to adapt to stressors.
The Tulsi herb contains hundreds of beneficial phytochemicals - non-nutritive plant compounds containing protective and health promoting properties. Synergistic compounds possess potential antioxidant, adaptogenic, and immune-enhancing properties that can help promote your general health.
Prepared in the same way as black or green tea
Potential health advantages provided by Tulsi tea
Can be purchased loose or in teabags in various flavors
Table shows potential uses of Tulsi within Ayurveda(Ayurveda is India's holistic health system) |
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Ayurvedic preparation |
Application for: |
Ayurpanas |
Respiratory system and normal body temperature support |
Cwasahara |
Respiratory system health? promotion |
Surasa |
Appetite support |
Mahajwarankuca Rasa |
Normal body temperature support |
Jwarakunjana -- parindra Rasa |
Stamina promotion and respiratory support |
Bhallataka Lauha |
Digestive system support, loss of appetite, and stamina |
Bhaktavipaka Bati |
Elimination system promotion |
Dakamuladya Ghrita |
Respiratory system support |
Lauha Parppati |
Maintaining blood sugar/pressure levels within the normal range |
Vrihat Yogaraja Guggulu |
Skeletal and joint system maintenance |
Saurecwara Ghrita |
Maintaining a normal digestive and elimination system |
Rasacekhara Cwitrapanchanana and Durlabha Rasa |
Promoting healthy skin |
Mahanila oil |
Healthy hair |
Vakuladya oil |
Dental hygiene suppor |
Maktadi Mahanjana |
Healthy vision promotion |
Kumara Kalyana Ghrita |
Dental hygiene promotion in children |
Table adapted from Tulsi -- The Mother Medicine of Nature, by Dr. Narendra Singh |