We are so happy to be able to share this plant with you! Tulsi, where do we start? This amazing botanical has so many benefits it's hard to begin to list them all!  Plus its stunning beauty and aroma in the garden is unlike any other.  The warm smell of Tulsi on a sunny afternoon breeze is something to experience.  But don't take our word for it,  just google Tulsi and see the first things to come up:

From The National Library of Medicine

Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons
Of all the herbs used within Ayurveda, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) is preeminent, and scientific research is now confirming its beneficial effects. There is mounting evidence that tulsi can address physical, chemical, metabolic and psychological stress through a unique combination of pharmacological actions. Tulsi has been found to protect organs and tissues against chemical stress from industrial pollutants and heavy metals, and physical stress from prolonged physical exertion, ischemia, physical restraint and exposure to cold and excessive noise. Tulsi has also been shown to counter metabolic stress through normalization of blood glucose, blood pressure and lipid levels, and psychological stress through positive effects on memory and cognitive function and through its anxiolytic and anti-depressant properties. Tulsi's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, which includes activity against a range of human and animal pathogens, suggests it can be used as a hand sanitizer, mouthwash and water purifier as well as in animal rearing, wound healing, the preservation of food stuffs and herbal raw materials and traveler's health. Cultivation of tulsi plants has both spiritual and practical significance that connects the grower to the creative powers of nature, and organic cultivation offers solutions for food security, rural poverty, hunger, environmental degradation and climate change. The use of tulsi in daily rituals is a testament to Ayurvedic wisdom and provides an example of ancient knowledge offering solutions to modern problems.

From the Cleveland Clinic

Holy basil or tulsi (scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a medicinal herb that originates from India and has since been cultivated across East Asia, Australia and the surrounding tropics. The term “holy basil” gets its name because of its sacred classification among those who belong to the Vaishnavite sect of Hinduism.
Unlike traditional basil, which is often used in culinary cooking and has its own set of benefits, tulsi has a rich history as a core component in the medicinal practices of Ayurveda. “Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in India and Nepal for its medicinal properties,” says Peart. “It’s been called ‘The Elixir of Life,’ ‘Liquid Yoga’ and ‘Queen of the Herbs,’ and it’s listed in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine for its many benefits.”

COZY HERBAL TULSI CHAI RECIPE

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