HOLY BASIL TEA FROM FLORA For more than 5,000 years, Holy Basil (Tulsi) has been one of India's most sacred herbs. Generations have used the Holy Basil plant to promote well-being and a sense of peace. Flora blends all three types of Tulsi-Krishna, Vana and Rama- with a touch of rooibos into a single, rich-tasting tea.[TEA BAGS]
Each tea bag contains:
Wild Crafted Tulsi Tea Blend (Krishna Tulsi, Rama Tulsi, Vana Tulsi), Rooibos Herb
Important Information:
To ensure protection and stability of herbs and volatile oils, BIJA tea bags are sealed in a special shielded envelope.
Dosage
Allow bag to steep for 4-5 minutes in boiling water, squeeze gently and remove. Hot or iced, this tea is a thirst-quencher!
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HOLY BASIL
Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is known for its diverse medicinal properties, most significant of which being its properties as an adaptogen. Adaptogenic herbs are used in stress reduction, as they help us to adapt to stressful situations more effectively. When stress is over, adaptogens also help to shut down the adrenals more quickly thus preventing adrenal fatigue and chronic inflammation.
Let's step back for a minute to fully understand what high stress levels are doing to the body. Stress can elevate cortisol levels. Cortisol, among its other effects, triggers the production of inflammatory COX-2
enzymes, the first step in a series of inflammatory processes. This cascade effect then influences blood sugar changes, which also increases metabolic inflammation, and the cycle continues. It is important to understand that although inflammation is necessary and useful in terms of healing and protecting the body, it can also be very damaging to the body, as well.
Almost every disease in the body begins with an inflammatory response. If the body cannot repair the damage and the inflammation becomes chronic, not only is the disease process exacerbated, but other problems like Atherosclerosis, Type II
Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Crohn's/Collitis and autoimmune disorders, such as SLE and
Rheumatoid Arthritis
are also more likely to develop.
Holy Basil is an anti-inflammatory, immune tonic and an anti-diabetic, as well as an adaptogen. In terms of stress reduction and disease prevention, holy basil treats the root of the problem, as well as major disease processes that most often branch off, regulating blood sugar and reducing inflammation. You can see now why it is also often called the Queen of herbs.
The dried leaves of Holy Basil can be powdered and used in capsule form or made into an alcohol extract or tincture. There is no known maximum dosage in terms of safety, although a typical dosage ranges anywhere from 300 mg to 2g/day. Although Holy Basil is considered safe and harmless, individuals already undergoing pharmaceutical intervention for high blood sugar or to prevent blood clotting should be careful of the additive effect that Holy basil has with these medications. It has not yet been determined safe in pregnancy or lactation.
WHAT IS AN ADAPTOGEN?
What Are They?
Adaptogens are a wide variety of plants that can have a number of beneficial effects on the body. The term originates from herbalists who used it to describe plants that support the body, as an adrenal and nervous system tonic, and that help us deal with times of mental, physical and emotional stress. Other names for adaptogens are: rejuvenating herbs, Qi tonics (
traditional Chinese medicine
), rasayanas (Ayurvedic medicine), or restoratives.
Some non-herbal nutrients are also loosely referred to as "adaptogens" for their similar and complementary effects. Some examples are vitamin B5, and adrenal glandular extracts.
In addition to helping us cope with stress, adaptogens also help to regulate and protect the immune system, by boosting lowered immune resistance and reducing excessive or inappropriate immune responses such as those that occur in
autoimmune disease. Certain adaptogens can also function to regulate hormone levels, and can be used to help treat conditions such as
PMS, low libido, and sexual dysfunction. Most commonly, adaptogens are used to boost energy levels and help maintain mental and physical stamina in times of increased stress. For more information on
adrenal support, please see our
adrenal gland support
article.
ROOIBOS TEA
Rooibos has become a well-known tea in North America over the last few years. Naturally caffeine free, full of flavour, and health benefits, Rooibos is easily becoming the caffeine-free tea of choice. Rooibos, or Aspalathus linearis, is a member of the legume family of plant in South Africa. It is traditionally prepared very similar to black tea, with added milk and sugar or honey to sweeten.
Rooibos, or Red bush tea, is packed full of
antioxidants, free of caffeine, low in tannins, and contains flavones and flavanols galore. Two specific flavanoids in Rooibos,
quercetin
and luteolin. It is said that Rooibos can help relieve nervous tension, as well as being used to treat mild allergies and digestive issues, traditionally used for infantile colic in South Africa. There is also some research to suggest that Rooibos tea may help in the treatment of
gout, as it may inhibit xanthine oxidase, which converts purine to uric acid.
Rooibos tea has similar brewing instructions as Mate. It is said to be best when steeped at 208 degrees F, for a total of 5-6 minutes. It can also be found in tea bags and as loose tea, in a variety of flavours.
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HOLY BASIL
Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is known for its diverse medicinal properties, most significant of which being its properties as an adaptogen. Adaptogenic herbs are used in stress reduction, as they help us to adapt to stressful situations more effectively. When stress is over, adaptogens also help to shut down the adrenals more quickly thus preventing adrenal fatigue and chronic inflammation.
Let's step back for a minute to fully understand what high stress levels are doing to the body. Stress can elevate cortisol levels. Cortisol, among its other effects, triggers the production of inflammatory COX-2
enzymes, the first step in a series of inflammatory processes. This cascade effect then influences blood sugar changes, which also increases metabolic inflammation, and the cycle continues. It is important to understand that although inflammation is necessary and useful in terms of healing and protecting the body, it can also be very damaging to the body, as well.
Almost every disease in the body begins with an inflammatory response. If the body cannot repair the damage and the inflammation becomes chronic, not only is the disease process exacerbated, but other problems like Atherosclerosis, Type II
Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Crohn's/Collitis and autoimmune disorders, such as SLE and
Rheumatoid Arthritis
are also more likely to develop.
Holy Basil is an anti-inflammatory, immune tonic and an anti-diabetic, as well as an adaptogen. In terms of stress reduction and disease prevention, holy basil treats the root of the problem, as well as major disease processes that most often branch off, regulating blood sugar and reducing inflammation. You can see now why it is also often called the Queen of herbs.
The dried leaves of Holy Basil can be powdered and used in capsule form or made into an alcohol extract or tincture. There is no known maximum dosage in terms of safety, although a typical dosage ranges anywhere from 300 mg to 2g/day. Although Holy Basil is considered safe and harmless, individuals already undergoing pharmaceutical intervention for high blood sugar or to prevent blood clotting should be careful of the additive effect that Holy basil has with these medications. It has not yet been determined safe in pregnancy or lactation.
WHAT IS AN ADAPTOGEN?
What Are They?
Adaptogens are a wide variety of plants that can have a number of beneficial effects on the body. The term originates from herbalists who used it to describe plants that support the body, as an adrenal and nervous system tonic, and that help us deal with times of mental, physical and emotional stress. Other names for adaptogens are: rejuvenating herbs, Qi tonics (
traditional Chinese medicine
), rasayanas (Ayurvedic medicine), or restoratives.
Some non-herbal nutrients are also loosely referred to as "adaptogens" for their similar and complementary effects. Some examples are vitamin B5, and adrenal glandular extracts.
In addition to helping us cope with stress, adaptogens also help to regulate and protect the immune system, by boosting lowered immune resistance and reducing excessive or inappropriate immune responses such as those that occur in
autoimmune disease. Certain adaptogens can also function to regulate hormone levels, and can be used to help treat conditions such as
PMS, low libido, and sexual dysfunction. Most commonly, adaptogens are used to boost energy levels and help maintain mental and physical stamina in times of increased stress. For more information on
adrenal support, please see our
adrenal gland support
article.
ROOIBOS TEA
Rooibos has become a well-known tea in North America over the last few years. Naturally caffeine free, full of flavour, and health benefits, Rooibos is easily becoming the caffeine-free tea of choice. Rooibos, or Aspalathus linearis, is a member of the legume family of plant in South Africa. It is traditionally prepared very similar to black tea, with added milk and sugar or honey to sweeten.
Rooibos, or Red bush tea, is packed full of
antioxidants, free of caffeine, low in tannins, and contains flavones and flavanols galore. Two specific flavanoids in Rooibos,
quercetin
and luteolin. It is said that Rooibos can help relieve nervous tension, as well as being used to treat mild allergies and digestive issues, traditionally used for infantile colic in South Africa. There is also some research to suggest that Rooibos tea may help in the treatment of
gout, as it may inhibit xanthine oxidase, which converts purine to uric acid.
Rooibos tea has similar brewing instructions as Mate. It is said to be best when steeped at 208 degrees F, for a total of 5-6 minutes. It can also be found in tea bags and as loose tea, in a variety of flavours.
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