🌿Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi (holy basil)
Ocimum sanctum
A revered Indian basil grown by the doorway of many homes — both a sacred plant and a daily adaptogenic tea.
Traditional use
Brewed daily for stress, low-grade colds, and steady mood. Often called the 'queen of herbs.'
How to prepare
1 tsp dried tulsi (or 5–6 fresh leaves) per cup, just-boiled water, steep 5 minutes.
Safety notes
Very safe. May modestly lower blood sugar — diabetics on medication should monitor.
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