Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

Description

Aromatic basil revered in Ayurveda.

Therapeutic Properties

Adaptogen; Carminative; Immunomodulatory

Temperament

Warm

How to Use

Tea; Tincture

Dosage

Tea: 1–2 tsp herb; Tincture per label

Precautions

Hypoglycemic/anticoagulant interactions possible

Replacement / Alternatives

Lemon balm; Rosemary

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany