Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (2024)

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Tulsi tea, also called holy basil, is a herb renowned for it’s healing properties.

“The Queen of Herbs” – is the most sacred herb of India. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), although also known as Holy Basil, is a different plant from the pesto variety of Basil (Ocimum basilicum). Tulsi has been revered in India for over five thousand years, as a healing balm for body, mind and spirit, and is known to bestow an amazing number of health benefits.(Source)

Tulsi is an adaptogen– a substance that helps the body adapt to stress. The most important benefits of tulsi tea is how it helps the body balance stress hormones. Although it has a relaxing quality, tulsi is said to increase energy and stamina.

Tulsi tea benefits are also said to include:

  • boosting the immune system
  • promoting a healthy metabolism
  • supporting healthy thyroid function
  • supporting healthy adrenal function
  • improving sleep

Gelatin is the second superfood ingredient in this healing geleé. It also encourages healthy hormones, specifically by supporting thyroid function and by supporting progesterone synthesis. It provides a potent dose of amino acids proline and glycine for healthy bones and liver function.

Some health benefits of gelatin:

  • It supports the thyroid
  • It supports glutathione production (an antioxidant important for detox)
  • It opposes estrogen and supports progesterone (a good thing because many, many women are estrogen dominant)
  • It promotes a good sleep with an inhibitory effect on neurotransmitters
  • It soothes and heals the GI tract
  • It contains a unique amino acid profile thatcan help reduce stress (read more about the hormone-balancing properties of gelatin here)

I encourage you to use grassfed gelatin, not the Knox gelatin in supermarkets. I buy Vital Proteins Collagen Protein (available here with free shipping on all orders), which is their name for gelatin.It comes from 100% grassfed cows. I’ve talked with the company, and they areraise their cattle on grass for their entire lives and do not give them any hormones or antibiotics.

My experience with Tulsi

I’ve keep a huge jar of brewed Tulsi tea in my fridge for the past two weeks. I bought the tea after researching natural support for thyroid function (I’m hypothyroid) and also adrenal function (my poor little adrenals are shot because I took mega-doses of Prednisone, a corticosteroid, in the past for my colitis). And it was also recommended to me by a reader on Facebook.

I’ve been drinking maybe 1-2 strongly brewed cups a day, either liquid or in these jello bites. It’s only been two weeks, but already I’ve noticed my moods improving! I’m having less “I just can’t handle it!” moments… which is such a relief!

My family (lovingly) jokes about my emotional instability. I know that my inability to handle stress is tied to my health issues, and I know this is something that will resolve as my body heals. Besides the tulsi, the other things that have drastically improved my emotional instability are the GAPS Diet and regular acupuncture.

I purchase this loose tulsi tea for this recipe and for drinking.

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Tulsi Geleé for Hormone Healing

Ingredients

  • 4 cups strongly brewed tulsi tea, chilled (use 1 tsp. loose tea per cup of water and steep for 10 minutes)
  • 3 Tbs. grassfed gelatin, recommended brand available here
  • 2 heaping Tbs. raw honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together the tulsi tea and gelatin. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat on medium and whisk until the gelatin dissolves. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (to preserve the healthy enzymes in the raw honey) then whisk in the honey and the salt.
  2. Pour into a mold, dish or bowl and chill until set.

Are you familiar with Tulsi? Are you also trying to balance your hormones naturally?

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  1. Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (7)Abigail

    Do you have a recipe for panna cotta that uses this healthy gelatin?

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    • Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (8)Lauren

      http://empoweredsustenance.com/coconut-milk-panna-cotta/

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  2. Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (9)Tammy

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe 🙂 I have Ehlers Danlos, Mast Cell Disorder, Hashimoto’s, Arthritis, Brain lesions and Mercury poisoning…so a lot going on. I saw this a few months back and wished I would have started then but never too late! I am just wondering how much of this jello would you recommend to consume daily? I have everything now and going to make a batch today 🙂 Sincerely Tammy

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  3. Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (10)eli

    Thank you for this post. I wonder if you know, how Tulsi (holy basil) interact with Chaste tree (Vitex)?
    I take Vitex extract for my pms, and wanted to start drinking again Tulsi tea. I read somewhere that it has phytoestrogen effect?
    thank you

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  4. Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (11)Jannell

    How many carbs are in this ?

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Tulsi Tea Benefits + Tulsi Geleé Recipe for Healthy Hormones (2024)

FAQs

Is Tulsi tea good for hormones? ›

Holy Basil is an adaptogenic herb that, when given in the right circ*mstances, can improve stress, contribute to hormonal regulation, and profoundly impact endocrine and metabolic balance. By supporting the HPA axis, Tulsi can reduce cortisol secretion, decreasing the adverse effects of a stress response.

What happens if you drink Tulsi tea every day? ›

Here's all you need to know about Tulsi and what happens when you drink Tulsi tea daily. Tulsi is considered an adaptogen, which means it may help the body adapt to stress and reduce the production of stress hormones like cortisol. Drinking Tulsi tea regularly may promote a sense of calm and relaxation.

How many cups of Tulsi tea per day? ›

For maximum health benefits, drink three to five cups daily.

What are the spiritual benefits of Tulsi tea? ›

Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is considered the most sacred plant in Hinduism. It is believed to attract positive energy, bring blessings, and foster a closer connection to God. In Hindu traditions, Tulsi plays a vital role in special ceremonies, including marriages to the deity Vishnu.

What is the best time to drink Tulsi tea? ›

Reduces stress: Tulsi is considered an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress and promotes mental well-being. Drinking Tulsi tea in the morning can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Should I take holy basil at night or morning? ›

In early research, taking 400 mg of a holy basil extract (M/s Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd, India) by mouth in the morning and 800 mg at night for 6 weeks decreased symptoms of stress, including forgetfulness, sexual problems, exhaustion, and sleep problems.

What are the side effects of Tulsi tea? ›

Possible side effects
  • It may affect fetal development during pregnancy.
  • The ursolic acid content can affect the menstrual cycle.
  • It can reduce blood sugar to a dangerously low level, particularly for people with diabetes.
  • It can reduce the function of the male reproductive glands, affecting fertility.
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Can I drink Tulsi tea before bed? ›

Drink tulsi tea

Try a cup of warm tulsi tea before bedtime to experience deeper sleep without feeling foggy in the morning.

What herbs pair well with Tulsi tea? ›

A cup of brewed tulsi on its own tastes fine but nothing special. For this infusion, I've paired it with two other Indian classics, fennel and cardamom, to create a heavenly aromatic experience that is also supportive of digestive health.

Can we boil Tulsi leaves in tea? ›

The leaves of Tulsi are used to manage fevers. Tulsi leaves boiled with tea can be used to prevent malaria and dengue. A decoction of Tulsi leaves can be boiled with powdered cardamom in water and mixed with sugar and milk to manage acute fevers.

What are the five benefits of Tulsi? ›

These studies reveal that tulsi has a unique combination of actions that include: Antimicrobial (including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antimalarial, anthelmintic), mosquito repellent, anti-diarrheal, anti-oxidant, anti-cataract, anti-inflammatory, chemopreventive, radioprotective, hepato- ...

Who shouldn t drink Tulsi tea? ›

05/7May interfere with blood-thinning medicines

But people who are already taking medicines for blood thinning, if they take Tulsi, it may adversely affect their health. It should not be consumed by people who are on anti-clotting medications.

Does Tulsi regulate periods? ›

Tulsi contains compounds that regulate hormone levels, potentially reducing symptoms of hormonal imbalances like irregular periods, menopause, and mood swings.

Does herbal tea affect hormones? ›

Certain types of tea, such as Raspberry Leaf and Chaste Tree Berries, contain powerful herbs that can regulate hormone levels and reduce inflammation, while also providing essential vitamins and minerals crucial for female health.

What does tulsi tea help with? ›

It relieves symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, colds, congestion, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol by regulating cortisol levels, reducing the risk of stroke. Regular consumption of Tulsi tea can ensure a good night's sleep, helping you combat stress.

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