Holy Basil, Krishna/Tulsi (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Holy Basil, Krishna/Tulsi (Organic)
Ocimum sanctum

Format: C/S
Size: 1 oz package

Also known as: Tulsi, Tulasi (Sanskrit name), Ocimum sanctum.

Farming: Organic
Location: India

Holy Basil has been revered for its medicinal value throughout India for thousands of years. Ayurvedic texts describe Holy Basil as a pillar of holistic herbal medicine and a goddess incarnated in plant form (the mother medicine of nature). Many traditional Hindus worship an altar bearing a Holy Basil plant, which is placed in the courtyard of their home or in another prominent location. Today, Holy Basil remains one of the most cherished of India’s sacred healing plants. The leaves smell of peppermint, cloves, licorice, and/or lemon.

Krishna Tulsi (Purple Holy Basil)

• Appearance: Crisp, deep purple leaves and stalks. It is named Krishna because its dark purple hue matches the traditional descriptions of Lord Krishna's skin tone.
  
  
• Flavor & Energy: Sharp, peppery, and spicy with a strong clove-like aroma. It is highly stimulating and frequently used for mental focus and respiratory support.
  
  
• Ayurvedic Use: Regarded as highly potent and used to balance the Pitta (fire) principle, which governs digestion and metabolism

NOTE: Not recommended for use if pregnant, nursing, or considering becoming pregnant (may have an anti-fertility effect). Do not administer to infants or toddlers. May lower blood sugar; consult a doctor if hypoglycemic (in separate studies, it has also been shown to be beneficial for those with hypoglycemia). Holy Basil has mild blood-thinning properties.

For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.