Rama Or Shyama: Which Tulsi Leaves Should Be Added To Tea?

The Tulsi plant holds great significance in the Hindu religion. You can find five Tulsi plants in India predominantly, which are: Rama Tulsi, Shyama Tulsi, Vishnu Tulsi, Van Tulsi, and Lemon Tulsi. Among these, Rama Tulsi and Shyama Tulsi are commonly found. Many people often add Tulsi leaves to their tea, but do you know that not all types of Tulsi leaves are suitable for tea? Explaining this topic, Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay, a renowned astrologer from Kashi mentioned that Shyama Tulsi leaves shouldn’t be added to tea. There are both scientific and religious reasons for this. Let us learn more about this in this article. It should be noted that the Shyama Tulsi leaves contain various harmful elements that can be fatal for the human body. According to reports, Shyama Tulsi leaves have a high concentration of antioxidants, which can generate excess heat in the body. This can cause harm to the digestive system, especially during the summer season.

Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay also mentioned that from a religious perspective, Shyama Tulsi is mainly used in rituals and worship. It is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. It is considered inappropriate to use it with daily consumables like tea. Rama Tulsi leaves have different health benefits making it easy for consumption. It is also used in religious rituals. These leaves don’t have any adverse side effects and can cure several diseases.

Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay stated that in Ayurveda, Tulsi leaves are often called as the queen of herbs because of their rich medicinal values. He said, “According to Ayurvedic studies, Tulsi leaves can be highly beneficial for human health. It is very important to consume the correct type. Drinking water boiled with Rama Tulsi leaves improves digestion, while Shyama Tulsi is mostly used in medicinal mixtures. Tulsi oil is also highly effective in treating skin diseases.” It is an age-old medicine for the treatment of fever and cough.