Holy Basil - Tulsi

Holy Basil is one of the most important of the adaptogenic herbs and is sometimes called the “Queen of Herbs.”

English: Holy Basil

Latin: Ocimum sanctum (“sacred fragrant lipped basil”)
or Ocimum tenuiflorum (“basil with small flowers”)
or Ocumum gratissimum (“very grateful basil”)

Botanical Family: Lamiaceae (mint);

Hindi: Tulsi

Holy Basil has a long tradition of use in Ayurvedic systems of medicine and is a well-known sacred plant of the Indian subcontinent. It has many medicinal uses and over time we will share discussion and research with you.
 

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Informative articles on Holy Basil - Tulsi:

Maimes Report on Holy Basil - PDF document (12 pages)

Tulsi Queen of Herbs: India’s Holy Basil
by Ralph Miller and Sam Miller

Sri Tulsi ji: The Incomparable Queen of Herbs
by Prashanti de Jager

Sacred Basil - An Ayurvedic Adaptogen                                                                             by Hans Wohlmuth

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Source for Holy Basil extracts:

Holy Basil from New Chapter

SALAM Research - Nature’s Alchemy

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Source for Holy Basil-Tulsi herb, tea and additional information:

Organic India

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Research on Holy Basil:

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