Tulsi has antipyretic and diaphoretic activity that helps to induce sweating and normalizes elevated body temperature during fever. The leaves of Tulsi can be used to reduce fever because it helps to improve immunity and fight against infection due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
Basil is important herb and every household should have it. With its antibiotic properties, it is very effective in bringing fever down.
Tulsi tea:
Make basil tea and drink it two to three time a day to lower your temperature.
How to make basil tea:
- Take 20 basil leaves and add it to one cup of water.
- Add a handful of tender tulsi leaves in a cup of boiling water along with tea leaves and allow it to boil for 5 10 minutes.
- Strain and drink the tea twice a day to treat fever and prevent malaria and dengue fever.
How Basil or Tulsi reduce Pain?
Eugenol, a terpene with pain-relieving properties found in Tulsi reduces aches in the body.