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Basil

Basil is a very common plant and found in various parts of South Asian countries. There are mostly 10 varieties of Basil, among which two are broadly found in India. All these Basils can be used as the part of salad or used as an ingredient in food. Along with this, Tulsi or Holy basil hosts a significant role, whether to curing various diseases or worshiped as a holy plant in Hindu culture. Below are the best ways to consume Holy Basil.

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Basil Tea:

  • To gain the goodness of Tulsi, we can take 2 Tulsi leaves along with honey, ginger and one teaspoon of black pepper an boil in a 1.5 cup

  • Boil for 15-20 mins and serve when it is almost 1 cup


Add Basil into regular tea:

  • Prepare Assam tea, or the tea you take everyday

  • Put 2 Basil leaves into it, while boiling 

  • Ready to serve


Here are the few advantages by which consuming these two basil tea can help in reducing numerous health disorders.


  1. Helps in lowering down fever, by consuming the Basil tea

  2. It helps in boosting immunity. As it is rich in Vitamin C and zinc, which fights with infection effectively and keeps it out of the body, whether its a bacterial infection, viral or any fungal infection

  3. Camphene, Eugenio and cineole present in Tulsi helps in reducing the cough, sore throat, headache, flu, chest congestion along with bronchitis and asthma

  4. It’s leaves helps in lowering down the risk of cancer, as it is rich in antioxidants property

  5. It’s rich in antioxidants, it's good for type 2 Diabetes and heart patients as it prevents the cardiovascular disease by lower down the lipid profile, reducing the chances of stroke, hypertension, LDL(bad cholesterol) and increasing the HDL(good cholesterol)

  6. Basil tea helps in lowering down the uric acid level, which helps in detoxifying blood and body. Reduced level of uric acid will also reduce the risk of getting kidney stones and Arthritis.  

  7. It is a great solution to detoxify blood and body which helps in reducing acne and blemishes on the face and gives you clear skin. And as it is rich in antioxidants, which helps to grow your hair faster, give strength to the hair root, dandruff-free and make them healthy.


Prevention for consuming Holy Basil

Basil leaves contain a good amount of iron, mercury and are acidic in nature, which might damage tooth enamel while chewing. These minerals have a tendency to get tooth decay. Hence, if you can’t prepare Basil tea, one can just swallow 2 leaves with normal water. Basil may affect negatively on pregnant women.
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