THE QUEEN OF HERBS contains more than 300 chemicals of great medicinal properties. Drinking Tulsi Tea kills stress
Hindustan Times
December 3, 2009
Lucknow: From courtyards to farms and now to the Taj Mahal, the Tulsi plant has come a long way. The Forest Department in Agra last year launched a Tulsi sapling campaign to save the Taj Mahal from environmental pollution. Though the plan did not take off too well, authorities are willing to make amends this time around.
The original target was to plant 20 lakh Tulsi saplings and protect them. Krishan Guptaa, Global CEO of ORGANIC INDIA, an MNC that had joined hands with the Forest Department in the mission, said, "Yes the results have not been satisfactory. We are again trying to reach out to officials in Agra. A fresh drive with renewed vigour will soon be launched."
And it's not about the 17th century luminous marble monument alone. Cultivated for over 5,000 years throughout India, Tulsi is considered "The Queen of Herbs" and is revered by most as a sacred plant infused with healing powers. Each Tulsi herb contains more than 300 chemicals of great medicinal values.
"Tulsi is believed to promote longevity and significantly reduce stress. It is a main part of the traditional Ayurvedic holistic healing system," said an expert and added, "The plant contains hundreds of beneficial compounds known as phyto-chemicals. Working together, these compounds possess strong antioxidant, antibacterial and immune-enhancing properties that promote general health and support the body's natural defense against stress and disease."
Drinking Tulsi in tea form promotes a sense of well-being, relieves stress, supports immunity, increases strength, and provides relief from cold, fever and flu symptoms. It is also amazing for soothing digestive issues, promoting a healthy metabolism and stimulating weight loss, he added.
GREEN EFFORTS
ORGANIC INDIA is now trying to make Lucknow greener and pollution free. In the first phase of its plantation campaign, it has distributed and planted more than 500 Tulsi plants in Gomti Nagar. And a first - the company, credited with production of Tulsi tea, has launched the world's first concentrated cane juice based syrups. "These syrups have been fortified with a number of herbs that guard against harmful chemicals found in conventional syrups. The response is overwhelming," said Guptaa.
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