Yogic January 2020_Digital Issue | Page 72

AYURVEDA BENEFITS [ Firstly, Tea fulfils the water requirement of the body if consumed 2 or 3 times a day, as many people don’t drink plenty of water, and if sufficient amount of water is not consumed then many problems can occur. [ The tea made from Mint aids in relaxation; relieves stress, and helps proper digestion. [ Basil Tea or Tulsi chai is prepared by putting about 1 to 2 spoonfuls of basil leaves in 250 ml of boiling water. Then it should be steamed for about 2 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups of basil tea a day, best after each meal. It helps treat intestinal colic, gastric ulcer, bloating/swelling of the abdomen, anorexia, urinary tract infections, diarrhea, insomnia, lesions and inflammations in the mouth. 70 www.yogicherald.com Jan. 2020