Tulsi-Holy Basil ( Ocimum Tenuiflorum 1 L Container

**Tulsi / Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuiflorum)**
Tulsi, or Holy Basil, has been revered for thousands of years in India as a sacred and healing herb. Traditionally, it was used for spiritual protection, longevity, and supporting overall well-being.

Herbally, Tulsi is an **adaptogen, nervine, and immune-supportive herb**, helping to reduce stress, balance the nervous system, and strengthen resilience to environmental and emotional challenges. Key constituents include **eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids**, which contribute to its calming, uplifting, and restorative effects.

Energetically, Tulsi is **warming, moistening, and balancing**, making it supportive for stress, fatigue, and emotional tension.

In traditional correspondences, it is linked with **Sun**, the **element of Fire**, and is considered a **feminine herb**, nurturing, protective, and harmonizing.

Tulsi is a **perennial shrub** with fragrant green or purple leaves and small purple or white flowers. The **leaves are best harvested before flowering**, when essential oils and medicinal potency are highest.

⚠ **Cautions:** Generally safe. Use with caution if on blood-thinning medications or during pregnancy without professional guidance.