Damro Tea

This month of Lord Shiva (the destroyer) is full of festivals. Fasting and moderation with food is part of the festivities. One of the purposes of this is to prevent indigestion and infections.

- Smt. Minati Shah

With this in mind, "Damro" a.k.a. "Sabja" i.e. Ocimum Basilicum or Thai basil (with purple stem) comes in quite handy. Aryabhishaka mentions that its bitter taste helps mitigate worms, swelling, Kapha and indigestion. It also helps loosen impurities near joints to improve circulation. It does so much more such as help repair wounds, absorb moisture from the body and work against the Tridosas. It is high in antioxidants and has notabl