| #961 | Holy Basil
Order number of bags. Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), called Tulasi or Tulsi (“incomparable one”) in Sanskrit, is a culinary herb with an ancient tradition rooted in ayurvedic medicine.
Holy basil is considered to be an adaptogenic herb, which means it is thought to help the body adapt to various forms of both physical and mental stress. There is some evidence that holy basil is effective in lowering blood sugar, so scientific studies are examining its potential as an aid in treating diabetes.
Holy basil is traditionally made into remedies for headaches, heart disease, colds, asthma and bronchitis, gastrointestinal disorders, and inflammatory illnesses. It is also used to combat certain forms of poisoning as well as malaria and dengue fever. Medicinal compounds utilize the leaves and essential oil of holy basil in several forms, including tea, powder, and fresh leaves.
Holy basil, is regarded as purifying to both the mind and body, and is considered an essential part of religious households in the Hindu tradition. Because this herb is considered to be not merely a medicinal or culinary herb but also a sacred herb, its care and maintenance is carefully attended to.
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