Holy Basil, Rama/Tulsi (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Holy Basil, Rama/Tulsi (Organic)
Ocimum tenuiflorum

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.

Rama Tulsi (Green Holy Basil)

• Appearance: Bright green leaves with a slightly purple stem and purple flowers, typically grown in harsh, sunny climates.
  
  
• Flavor & Energy: Mild, smooth, sweet, with subtle notes of licorice and clove. It has a cooling, calming energy, making it ideal for daily balancing.
  
  
• Ayurvedic Use: Thought to balance the Kapha (earth) principle, which governs weight, growth, and joint health

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.