Tulsi Nonglik
02-Apr-2025
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IMPHAL, Apr 1: For the first time in Manipur, a Tulsi flavoured water christened “Tulsi Nonglik” has been created at the Food Processing Pilot Plant, CAU, Lamphelpat.
Tulsi Nonglik, created by College of Food Technology, CAU is said to be a natural immunity booster with Tulsi flavour extracts, according to a press release issued by Dean, COFT, (CAU), Imphal Prof Ngaseppam Iboyaima.
Governor AK Bhalla officially inaugurated the Tulsi flavoured-water plant in the presence of Dr Anupam Mishra, Vice Chancellor of Central Agricultural University, Imphal on March 22, 2025.
Tulsi leaf extract is used to make “Tulsi Nonglik,” which comes in ready-to-drink 180 ml, 500 ml, and 1 litre bottles.
The herb Tulsi, sometimes called holy basil, has several health and medicinal benefits.
It is good for the whole body to drink Tulsi water in the morning on an empty stomach.
Tulsi has been shown to increase immunity, treat throat and respiratory conditions, lower blood pressure and stress, enhance heart health, lessen acid reflux and heartburn and prevent mouth ulcers, control blood sugar, enhance digestion, assist with breathing, and aid in weight reduction because of its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, adapto-genic properties (stress, anxiety and fatigue), and antioxidant qualities, it said.