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Herb

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

A fragrant, sacred garden herb that's brewed into a calming tea to help the body handle everyday stress.

🌱 What it is

Holy basil, also called tulsi, is a fragrant relative of common basil grown across India and Southeast Asia, where its leaves have long been dried for tea or chewed fresh.

✨ How it may help

  • May help support a calm mood during stressful days
  • May help support healthy blood sugar already in a normal range
  • May help support the body's natural resilience to everyday stress
  • May help support digestive comfort after meals

🥄 How to use it

Steep 1 teaspoon of dried holy basil in hot water for 5-10 minutes and drink one to three cups a day; fresh leaves can also be chewed or added to food.

⚖️ Caution

May lower blood sugar and can mildly thin the blood, so use caution with diabetes medication, blood thinners, or before surgery; avoid medicinal amounts in pregnancy.

🍃 A note from nature

Tulsi is treasured as a garden companion in many homes, a small green reminder that the Creator tucked calm into humble leaves.