Tulsi is considered to be one of the most sacred herbs in Ayurveda for its ability to purify and detoxify the body.

Tulsi has been found effective for getting rid of excess mucus (Kapha) from the respiratory channels and promoting lung health. It boosts the immune system and is useful for maintaining a normal body temperature.

Ingredients

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)

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Research

Ocimum sanctum also known as Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. Tulsi, the Queen of herbs, the legendary ‘Incomparable one’ of India, is one of the holiest and most cherished of the many healing and healthy giving herbs of the orient. The sacred basil, Tulsi, is renowned for its religious and spiritual sanctity, as well as for its important role in the traditional Ayurvedic and Unani system of holistic health and herbal medicine of the East. It is mentioned by Charaka in the Charaka Samhita; an Ayurvedic text. Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of ‘elixir of life’ and believed to promote longevity. Tulsi extracts are used in Ayurvedic remedies for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning and malaria. Traditionally, it is taken in many forms, as herbal tea, dried power or fresh leaf. For centuries, the dried leaves of Tulsi have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects (1).

1. Pattanayak P, Behera P, Das D, Panda SK. Ocimum sanctum Linn. A reservoir plant for therapeutic applications: An overview. Pharmacognosy reviews. 2010;4(7):95-105.

Dosage and Directions

Directions

½ teaspoon mixed with honey, twice a day or as directed by your practitioner.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C) away from direct sunlight.