Do Tulsi help to reduce stress and blood pressure?

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.