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Tulsi (holy basil) tea
तुलसी
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Origin: India · Tradition: Ayurveda and an everyday herbal tea · Food & herbs
What it is
A tea of holy-basil leaves. It has traditionally been used for adaptation, breathing, and stress.
A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)
- Use a moderate amount of food-grade tulsi as tea.
- Avoid a strong intake or a supplement in pregnancy.
- If you take medicine for blood sugar or clotting, consult a professional.
Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice
- Stress or unease
- Early signs of a cold
- Breathing
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Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)
C: Preliminary, small, or lower-quality studies, or mixed results. These notes should not be over-read
There is preliminary research on stress and metabolism, but the evidence is limited.
Sources
Safety notes
Relations with pregnancy, lowering of blood sugar, and a tendency to bleed are sometimes noted. Allergy.
If you are unsure, or if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine, consult a qualified professional.
Situations in which this is better avoided
- A high dose in pregnancy
- A known basil or Lamiaceae allergy