Holy Basil (Rama Tulsi)
History & Information
Rama tulsi is the most common type of tulsi, or holy basil, which is grown in India. Employed for its beneficial properties, holy basil leaf is a well-used and revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Ocimum tenuiflorum is a member of the mint family and cousin to sweet basil and features a purple stem with maturing leaves that remain green. Rama holy basil is known for its mellow flavor. The leaves are usually steeped as holy basil tea or tulsi tea and incorporated into herbal infusion blends.
Holy basil supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best.*
Holy basil has been revered throughout India for thousands of years. Ayurvedic texts describe holy basil as a pillar of holistic herbal medicine and a goddess incarnated in plant form (the mother medicine of nature). Many traditional Hindus worship an alter bearing a holy basil plant that is placed in the courtyard of their home or in another prominent location. Today holy basil remains one of the most cherished of India's sacred plants. The leaves smell of peppermint, cloves, licorice and/or lemon. There are four types of tulsi sold by Mountain Rose Herbs: Krishna, Rama, Kapoor, and Vana. All varieties belong to the mint family and are cousins of sweet basil.
Holy basil is traditionally taken as an herbal tea or mixed with ghee. Holy basil, or tulsi, is an important symbol in the Hindu religion and it is a significant herb in ayurvedic medicine.
Directions
Safety Guideline: Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Not recommended for infants, or toddlers, or for extended periods of time.
Precautions
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
More Information
Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Form: Cut & Sifted
Origin: Costa Rica, India
Certification and Values
No Artificial Ingredients
Non ETO
Non Irradiated
Kosher
Organic
Please note:
There is a maximum purchase limit of 6 oz per herb.
Orders exceeding this amount may require up to 2 weeks to ship.
Pickup available at The Mercantile Apothecary
Usually ready in 24 hours
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.