Tulsi leaves or holy basil is known to be an effective treatment for high blood pressure.
- According to journal Studies of Ethno-Medicine, combination of neem and tulsi was beneficial to lower blood pressure levels due to their active compounds.
- The chemical eugenol present in Tulsi fights the substances that tighten blood vessels and thereby help decrease blood pressure.
- The easiest way to consume Tulsi is by adding it to your regular tea or making tulsi tea by adding tulsi leaves to boiling water.
- Tulsi contains the compounds Ocimumosides A and B.
- Taking these compounds reduces stress and helps the brain’s neurotransmitters, serotonin, and dopamine, maintain healthy balance.
- Tulsi’s anti-inflammatory effects help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
Multiple studies have reported reduction in anxiety and stress levels with consumption of Tulsi over a period of time.
It is a mood-enhancing herb, and as per varied research, tulsi facilitates healthy levels of stress hormone cortisol.