The number of diabetes patients is increasing rapidly. A large number of youth in India are suffering from diabetes. A major reason for this is considered to be bad lifestyle. Diabetes is a lifestyle related disease which can be cured to a great extent through lifestyle. Not only medicines but many Ayurvedic remedies also help in reducing the increased blood sugar in diabetes. One such Ayurvedic herb is Tulsi, drinking tea made of basil leaves keeps blood sugar under control. Yes, basil leaves prove to be very effective in diabetes. You can make tea made of basil leaves and drink it or you can chew and eat basil leaves on an empty stomach in the morning.

Tulsi is beneficial in diabetes

It has come to light in many researches that basil proves to be beneficial for health. Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, fiber and antidiabetic properties are found in basil leaves. All these nutrients together control the increased blood sugar in the body. If you drink tea made from basil leaves daily or eat basil leaves on an empty stomach in the morning, it helps in reducing the blood sugar level.

What are the benefits of eating basil leaves?

Acharya Bal Krishna explains the great importance of basil leaves in Ayurveda. Basil leaves protect the body from many diseases. Chewing and eating 4-5 basil leaves every morning on an empty stomach helps in controlling diseases like diabetes, cough, asthma, cold and cholesterol.

How to make basil water

You can make basil tea or basil leaf water using basil leaves grown at home. For this, wash 8-10 basil leaves and boil them in 1 cup of water. Add some black pepper powder to it. Drink this tea in the morning on an empty stomach. This will keep your blood sugar low throughout the day.