Holy basil health benefits and what you can make from them

Ever wondered why holy basil is considered to be the 'queen of herbs'? 

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Well, if so read more to know what you can do and make with holy basil, from using it in your cooking to making an easy yet appetizing basil tea. Learn also the benefits it can impact on your body.

(There are several benefits in holy basil that I won't be able to cover totally in this post if you are further interested in holy basil please check  Healthline to learn more in detail about it.)

                      Why should I grow a holy basil plant?

Firstly, holy basil isn't the general basil that everyone talks about, it's an extremely important herb often used to cure many skin diseases such as ringworms and to reduce health issues such as blood sugar and blood pressure.

The reason why I recommended having at least one holy basil plant taken with very good care is because of the paramount benefits they provide us. 

The herb also contains :

• vitamin C
• zinc
• vitamin A
• vitamin K  (rich in vitamin K)
• Manganese
• Iron
• Calcium

What health benefits do they provide us?

Oh well, if claimed having 'paramount' benefits, what are they, really?

• Research says holy basil contains benefits from the flowers and seeds to the stems and leaves.

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• 'From the leaves to the seed, holy basil is considered a tonic for the body, mind, and spirit. Different parts of the plant are recommended for treating different conditions:

  • Use its fresh flowers for bronchitis.
  • Use the leaves and seeds, with black pepper, for malaria.
  • Use the whole plant for diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Use the pill and ointment form for eczema.
  • Use an alcohol extract for stomach ulcers and eye diseases.
  • Use an essential oil made from the leaves for insect bites.'                         Healthline  
  
  
  1. Reduces stress and anxiety
• 2. Helps detox your body
• 3. lower blood sugar
• 4. lower cholesterol
• 5. protects your stomach
• 6. ease joint pain

What can I make and do from it?

Other than all the complicated treatments and preventions of dozens of illnesses done with holy basil, here you will be learning the advantages of having a holy basil plant to make a simple paste against mosquitoes to stop those atrocious stings that occur when gardening, and delicious spicy basil teas that you can sip in the morning.

How to make tulsi tea?

Holy basil tea is a healthy choice instead of the milk tea that you generally drink, it helps you curb bad breath (psst, for those of you whose mouths are smelling) and fight against harmful bacteria and germs. Furthermore, its unbelievable properties will make you want to drink it more than every day!

The best part about this tea is that it doesn't require many ingredients to make it. 

To make simple tulsi tea :

Boil a cup of water in a pan, add 2-3 fresh tulsi or holy basil leaves, (you can add cardamom and ginger while preparing the tea if desired ). Approximately after three minutes, strain the tea in a cup. You can drink the tea just like it is, plain water boiled and tulsi, or top it off with a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice for more health benefits and extra appetite!

Can Tulsi repel mosquitoes?

Yes! Learn how to make homemade mosquito repellent.

Dry tulsi leaves in the sun or use tulsi powder, mix with coconut oil making a paste, and rub on your body to repel mosquitoes.

Even just a holy basil bush near your window sill will prevent mosquitoes from coming, due to the fragrance they emit .