Jackie Shroff lives a disciplined life to remain healthy and fit. The actor shared his disciplined diet, which starts with “medicinal plants” like betel leaf (paan ka patta), mango leaf, and more. “I eat all these leaves after I wake up in the morning. These are medicinal plants (herbs). I also have giloy with warm water, which is good for immunity. Mango leaf is also very beneficial. Then there is parijat (night jasmine), which is so bitter, but the value is so much,” Jackie Shroff said.
He further added, ”Brahmi baby leaves are lethal. They are good for your tummy. For people like me who are from the wild…they can have. I like to have spices like cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. You can have it with warm water or include it in your coffee.”
For thousands of years, Indians have been consuming various herbs, spices and medicinal plants as a part of their natural diet, as these leaves are loaded with health benefits. These benefits include:
Digestive health
Natural herbs help to relieve constipation, improve digestion, and boost immunity. Kalra said that these herbs also have anti-inflammatory properties, which help to resolve digestive issues.
Stress relief and anxiety
Various herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Shankhpushpi are natural stress relievers. Not only do they help reduce anxiety, but they also help improve sleep quality and boost energy levels. These herbs are loaded with adaptogenic properties, which help them adapt to the body’s specific needs.
Respiratory health
Herbs like tulsi and pippali are beneficial for respiratory health as they help relieve cough and congestion in the chest, support immune function, and also possess anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin and hair benefits
Neem, amla, and bhringaraj are herbs that are well known for their skin and hair benefits. From acne to eczema, and other skin and hair issues, these herbs deal with everything.
Immune system
Herbs and medicinal plants like amla, tulsi and ashwagandha contain immune-boosting properties, which help support immune function, relieve stress and anxiety.
