Tulsi

Description:

Tulsi is a wonderfully nutritious and healing herb and is also THE most sacred herb in Hindu religion, Tulsi is worshipped as a Goddess, consort to Vishnu that was made into a plant out of the jealousy of Lakshmi. (see reference)

Notes:

"What is Tulsi (Holy Basil)? "The Queen of Herbs" - is the most sacred herb of India. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), although also known as Holy Basil, is a different plant from the pesto variety of Basil (Ocimum basilicum). Tulsi has been revered in India for over five thousand years, as a healing balm for body, mind and spirit, and is known to bestow an amazing number of health benefits." (www.organicindia.com/tulsi-facts.php) ""Modern scientific research offers impressive evidence that Tulsi reduces stress, enhances stamina, relieves inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, prevents gastric ulcers, lowers fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar." Dr. Ralph Miller, former Director of Research for the Canadian Dept. of Health and Welfare." (www.organicindia.com/tulsi-facts.php)