Tulsi Tea Recipe

1 tbs. fresh or 1/2 tbs. dried tulsi seeds and leaves.
1 tbs. fresh or 1/4 tbs. dried orange peel.
1 tsp. honey.
2 cups water.

Boil the Tulsi and orange peel in the water and allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes. Strain, add honey, and serve either hot or cold.

Tulsi can be boiled with regular tea and strained as Black tea or even consumed with milk. This adds flavour and gives one the satisfaction of having a regular cup of tea that we are all so use to.

Theanine is an amino acid commonly found in tea. Theanine is related to glutamine, and can cross the blood-brain barrier. Because it can enter the brain, theanine has psychoactive properties. Theanine has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress may produce feelings of relaxation and improves cognition and mood.

"Modern scientific research provides impressive evidence on Tulsi proving that Tulsi reduces stress, helps enhance stamina, relieve inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, prevents gastric ulcers, lowers fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar." Dr. Ralph Miller, former Director of Research for the Canadian Dept. of Health and Welfare.