Ocimum tenuiflorum.

Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, originates from India and is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine. Sacred to the goddess Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu, it is revered for its adaptogenic properties. Aromatic and invigorating, Tulsi nourishes body, mind, and spirit earning it the names ‘The Elixir of Life,’ ‘Liquid Yoga,’ and ‘Queen of the Herbs.’

Traditional uses: enhance mood, encourage vitality and longevity, reduce fevers, reduce stress

 Plant family: Lamiaceae

Parts used: aerial

Actions include: adaptogenic, anti-oxidant, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, lowers blood-sugar levels, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory

Caution: people who are on medication, pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18 years may need to consult a healthcare professional before consuming herbal products

Tulsi is used in our Balance Detox Wellness tea. 

Click here to learn more about this incredible plant. References: Encyclopaedia of Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica Resource, National Library of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, ResearchGate.