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Tulsi Tea offers Powerful Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Tulsi Tea or Holy Basil
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Tulsi tea, also known as Holy Basil, is one of India's most sacred herbs for it's healing properties and health benefits. Tulsi tea is packed with powerful antioxidants which help build the immune system, reduce stress, protect cells from damage from free radicals and increase mental clarity.
Tulsi tea, or Holy Basil, also contains adaptogens which help reduce stress and protect the body from the illnesses and diseases caused by stress.
Tulsi Tea's Potential Health Benefits Include:
- Helping to build a stronger immune system
- Promote longevity
- Helps to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Helps to reduce the negative physical and psychological effects of stress.
- Increases your lung health
- Increases energy and stamina, balances metabolism
- Aids digestion
- Helps to build strong bones and joints
- Helps to neutralize the effects of toxins which can lead to diseases like cancer
- Helps to build a healthy liver
- Reduces inflammation which causes arthritis and other diseases
- Helps to fight infections
- Helps to balance blood sugar
That is a huge list of health benefits from one cup of tea! Tulsi Tea is also an herbal tea so is caffeine free. It contains calcium vitamins A and C, zinc, iron and chlorophyll.
If you drink lots of coffee, sodas or other sugary drinks, replacing these with healthy tulsi tea can greatly benefit your health. Try different flavors until you find one you love. You can also get tulsi tea mixed with healthy green tea, ginger, fruits or other flavors.
Add a bag or two of tulsi tea to your next pitcher of iced tea or drink a cup after a stressful day.
How Much Tulsi Tea Should You Drink?
You can enjoy tulsi tea all day long, but try to drink at least 3-4 cups a day. If you feel a cold or the flu coming on, increase your consumption. Brew a very strong cup of tea from two tea bags and drink 3-6 times a day until symptoms subside.
Side Effects of Tulsi Tea or Holy Basil Tea
There are no known side effects to drinking tulsi tea, except increased well being!
Where to buy Organic Tulsi Tea
You can enjoy the benefits of tulsi tea through Amazon.com, which sells various brands and flavors. One popular Tulsi Tea is Organic India Tulsi Tea.
You can also buy healthy tulsi tea in your local health food store or natural food markets, such as Whole Foods.
More on Organic Tulsi Tea from Dr. Mercola - subscribe to Dr. Mercola's free healthy living newsletter to keep up with all the latest on health information.
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