Ayurveda's Queen of the Herbs: Tulsi Leaves (Holy Basil)

What is Tulsi?

Tulsi Leaves, also known as Holy basil, is an aromatic shrub in the basil family Lamiaceae (tribe ocimeae). Closely related to culinary basil, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a medicinal herb used in Ayurveda that is native to India and Southeast Asia. Tulsi is considered an adaptogenic herb, meaning it can help adapt the body to stress and boost energy. In alternative medicine, Tulsi is typically used for anxiety, stress, and fatigue.

In Indian Culture, Tulsi has been included in many spiritual rituals and practices intended to provide health benefits for the body, mind and soul.

How can Tulsi be consumed?

• Tulsi can be consumed raw daily as a herbal supplement.
• It can be mixed with honey for better taste.
• It may be taken/used as an herbal tea, green juice, dried powder, oil, or fresh leaf used in cooking.
• It’s also used in Ayurveda as a supplement, seasoning, and for cosmetic purposes.

Another common and beneficial way to consume Tulsi is to have it in the morning with water on an empty stomach. This can alleviate any bad night and help you feel good throughout the day. 

One of the most common ways to consume Tulsi is as a Herbal Tea. This tea is packed with many benefits that will be highlighted later on, and can be prepared following these steps:

1. Boil 1 cup of water.
2. Add 1-2 tsp of tulsi leaves Powder.
3. Cover the water in a pot or mug and let it seep for 15-20 minutes.
4. Then strain the leaves
5. Add honey to taste (if desired) and enjoy.

Benefits of consuming Tulsi

Tulsi Leaves pack an array of benefits for the body, mind and soul. Most of these come from consuming Tulsi, but some can be obtained by using Tulsi in a different way. Here are some of the most notable benefits:

Tulsi is known for its ability to relieve stress symptoms, anxiety. Along with Ashwagandha, it is considered on of the best adaptogen herbs in Ayurvedic Medicine. Constant stress in an individual's life can lead to chronic illnesses, and minimizing this crippling emotion will help avoid or mitigate some of the most common health issues.

Contains Powerful Antioxidants and minerals like Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Zinc and Potassium. These are vitals to maintain the body functioning properly.

Tulsi is rich in vitamin A, C and K. These vitamins are known to be very beneficial in fighting col, flu, improving metabolism and reinforcing the immune system.

Tulsi Leaves Powder may have diuretic properties due to the abundance o antioxidants. These antioxidants detox the body naturally, which makes Tulsi beneficial to the Digestive System as well.

Tulsi has been used for centuries to repel insects when mixed with store grains. Some people even apply Tulsi Leaves to bites and stings to relieve the pain and irritation.

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