By Maria Noël Groves, Clinical Herbalist & Co-op
Wellness Educator
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| HolyBasilFlowers |
My favorite morning tea blend is made with two simple herbs
with seemingly miraculous health benefits: they boost metabolism, curb
cravings, decrease inflammation, enhance immunity, energize but also calm the
mind, fend off infections, and fight cancer. Sound too good to be true? Let me
introduce Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) and
its good friend Green Tea (Camellia sinensis).
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| Tulsi Greentea Box |
One of the easiest ways to take this tea is to use the
Organic India Tulsi Green teabags available at the Co-op; however, you can also
grow Holy Basil (also known as Tulsi)
from seed or seedling in the garden much like culinary basil, then add it
to your favorite organic Green Tea (personally I prefer Jasmine Green Tea). The
effects are almost instantaneous, but you’ll do even better if you drink the
herbs regularly.
The blend makes a great morning cuppa, but you can also
drink it iced with a little honey as a healthy “energy drink” while off on
summertime adventures. Enjoy!
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