Traditional Indian kitchens have long utilised the medicinal benefits offered by various plants and spices such as basil (Tulsi), cardamom (Elaichi), pepper (Kali Mirch), liquorice (Mulethi), mint (Pudina), etc., and traditionally, tisanes made with these plant leaves and/or spices have been in use for centuries for maladies ranging from the serious to the trifling.
Once prepared it is eaten, after it is offered to Sun God, along with Chutneys like, Tomato, Pudina or Mint or Ginger also called "allam" chutney for tangy taste.