INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
India and our wealth of healing herbs has attracted global interest since time immemorial
One such herb is Tulsi or the holy basil
People often plant tulsi in their backyard and balconies, and make use of the leaves in a number of ways
Tulsi is used extensively in Ayurveda for managing a variety of conditions
From warding off common ailments, strengthening immunity, to treating various hair and skin disorders - just a few leaves of Tulsi could
prove to be an effective remedy for a bevy of ailments
According to Dr Ashutosh Gautam, Clinical Operations and Coordination Manager at Baidyanath, "The essential oils found in tulsi, effectively
act on our respiratory system"
It is rich in antioxidants which help in mitigating stress, calm your nerves and manage conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
"Tulsi has linoleic acid which is extremely beneficial for skin," adds Dr
Additionally, Tulsi leaves could also help boost your weight loss plans
"5-6 tulsi leaves in the morning detoxify the body and increase metabolism," writes Dr
Shikha Sharma in her book "101 Weight Loss Tips".Many people do not like to chew tulsi leaves in India, in which case you can swallow them
You do not need to do much
Get hold of some tulsi leaves, put them in a tumbler of water overnight
Drink it first thing in the morning
You can also choose to start your day with Tulsi tea
Tulsi, Facts You Must Know About Holy Basil)Weight Loss: 5-6 tulsi leaves in the morning detoxify the body and increase metabolismHere's why
Your body's metabolic rate determines a lot of the calories you burn in a day
Tulsi leaves are known to boost metabolism
The herb purifies and cleanses your body of all toxins
Detox has been linked to weight loss too
ginger may do wonders for your digestive system
A smooth and clean digestive system is key for weight loss
Poor digestion can lead to weight gain, as we are not able to absorb and assimilate our nutrients properly
The process of waste elimination can also take a severe toll
This may lead to slowing down of the metabolic rate, which makes it more difficult to burn calories properly
Shikha writes in her book, that rwo teaspoons of tulsi juice(15-20 tulsi leaves) on an empty stomach in the morning may help in relieving
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It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion
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