Basil Leaf (Holy Basil)

Dating back hundreds of years, holy basil was originally known in India as tulsi, meaning “incomparable one”. This form of basil was commonly used in religious ceremonies and burials. It is also believed that holy basil will protect any home where it is grown. Tulsi is known to be the best herb for preparing the heart and mind for spiritual practices.

Chinese medicine adopted this sacred herb and further established its functional uses. Now, holy basil is known to treat stomach spasms and promote an increase in blood circulation.

Due to it’s affinity for the brain and it’s uplifting and calming properties, holy basil is also frequently used to help alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety. When drank as a tea or taken as a tincture, it leaves you with a sense of calm and peace.

Use:

Basil, typically used in the area of culinary arts, also helps aid digestion. Basil is originally native to Iran and India. Basil can be dried or used fresh, similar to many other pot–herbs. It is best used fresh, as drying it will lose its perfume.

Basil combines well with parsley, thyme and rosemary, but apart from these is difficult to mix with other herbs.

Although used in many dishes worldwide, basil is not used for culinary purposes as food in India, the leaves are used to prepare a herbal tea–like remedy which is thought to be helpful for colds. A tonic wine can also be made from the leaves.

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