Basil Tulsi
Basil Tulsi is also known by the name Holy basil, and also has many flattering nicknames, such as "Queen of Herbs" and even "Elixir of Life." Basil Tulsi has been used in eastern medicine for centuries.
It is now being studied in earnest as an herbal adaptogen (which is said to help the body cope with mental and physical stress), even though it’s been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years.
In its native India, Basil Tulsi is a religious plant that people have in their homes and temples. They use the leaves of this plant in worship. It is used as a meditation aid, and is believed to transform souls. It is also used by eastern medical practitioners and lay people for many and varied ailments.
Basil Tulsi is now grown everywhere, and in North America it is used as an aid to physical and mental health. With the increased use of herbal remedies, Basil Tulsi is likely to become even more popular in the west, as more and more westerners discover the vitality promoting benefits of this plant.
Holy basil is used in the form of tea, extracts, and dried leaves. The herb is said to allow the body to cope with the many stresses of modern living by correcting internal imbalances and strengthen the body, promoting well being and overall health. It is also used as an aid to meditation and spiritual well being.
Holy basil is a plant from the east that is now being sought and appreciated in the west as well. It is the subject of scientific studies, and is becoming well known as an aid to good health and vitality.