Found medicinal plant Tulasi basil teas as an effective home remedy for common cold

In Nepal, basil tea is a popular home remedy for numerous ailments
The violent flu epidemic is currently causing many people to be sick in bed. In order to treat the associated symptoms such as coughing or fever, you do not necessarily have to resort to medication. Most home remedies can also help. For example Tulasi, a medicinal plant, which is also called Indian basil.

Combat colds naturally
Especially in the cold season, many people catch an infection. The associated symptoms such as cough, fever and other colds can often be relieved with natural home remedies. In Germany, ginger, honey and onions are used for this purpose. In South Asia, people tend to rely on Tulasi, a medicinal plant also known as Indian basil.

People with complaints such as coughing or fever should try Tulasi. This medicinal herb from South Asia, also called Indian basil, is a popular home remedy in Nepal. (Image: absolutimages / fotolia.com)

Indian basil for cough and fever
Tulasi (or Tulsi) is an Ayurvedic medicinal plant with amazing effects on health. In addition to being used as a spice, the Indian basil is also used against various diseases.

It is used, among other things, for inflammatory acute diseases such as colds and as a home remedy for cough or fever. Studies showed an antibacterial effect of the plant. The leaves should also help against constipation.

Healing tea from dried leaves
Indian basil grows mainly in tropical and subtropical Asia. Tulasi is also a common household remedy in Nepal. The news agency dpa reports that the Nepalese brew a healthy tea from the leaves of this basil variety.

Samridhi Shrestha, who works for a Nepalese tea company, said: "Those who are ill with us drink this." According to Shrestha, Tulasi is also called "Holy Basil". She continued, "Many people in Nepal plant Tulasi in front of their house."

As explained in the agency message, this is believed to bring divine protection to the building and its inhabitants. For the basil tea, dried Tulasi leaves are simply infused with hot water. In this country, Tulasi is available as a tea blend or powder. (Ad)