Holy Basil for stress and cold relief

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Holy Basil or Ocimum sanctum is a herb used in India for healing all kinds of ailments including those of the mind. It is however considered the queen of stress relief herbs. It has been shown more effective in combatting stress than Asian ginseng and Siberian ginseng.

Holy Basil has been shown in studies to help maintain normal cortisol levels. Stress can cause elevated cortisol levels which in turn raise blood sugar levels. Ursolic acid and triterpenoic acids found in holy basil, help the body to respond to stress without raising cortisol levels.
Based on its ability to maintain blood sugar levels, Holy basil is also used as a remedy against diabetes.

In addition to its benefits against stress, Holy basil is also a well-known household remedy against fevers, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Chemical compounds in the herb are said to help reduce inflammation and pain. A tea made from the leaves of the plant are very useful in clearing up phlegm. Holy basil can be consumed as a liquid extract used in teas or capsules.

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Holy basil for respiratory health | Coughs colds asthma

Holy basil also known as Sweet basil and Tulasi is considered one of the best remedies for respiratory problems. Holy basil extract helps to loosen and clear mucus in patients suffering from colds, asthma and bronchitis. As a result it is often the primary ingredient in Ayurvedic cough and cold medicines.

It has also been shown that Holy basil has anti-histamine properties and benefits those suffering from allergies. Its active ingredients caryophyllene, ursolic acid, eugenol, and oleanolic acid have been found similar to the properties of prescription tuberculosis drugs such as Streptomycin and Isoniazide.

During the outbreak of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) some years back, a mixture of Holy basil, turmeric and black pepper was found to be having a positive effect on patients. Their fever and breathlessness reduced after taking the preparation.

Holy basil is anti-inflammatory and anti-viral and helps build immunity against coughs, colds and the flu. Read more on Holy basil benefits