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Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum · Lamiaceae

Skt · Tulasi — “The incomparable one”Hindi · TulsiMal · TulasiTam · Thulasi

Sacred basil revered in Hindu tradition and prized for respiratory and immune support.

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An aromatic branched sub-shrub 30-75 cm tall with simple opposite elliptic leaves, serrated margins, and small purplish flowers in vertical spikes. The leaves and stems are densely covered in fine hairs.

Identification markers

Opposite ovate leaves with serrated margins, 3-5 cm long; purplish tinged stems; small bilabiate flowers in terminal racemes; strong characteristic aroma.

Rasa
Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter)
Guna
Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Virya
Ushna (heating)
Vipaka
Katu (pungent)
Prabhava
Devotional and adaptogenic Rasayana
Dosha effect
K-, V+ (pacifies Kapha; can aggravate Vata and Pitta in excess)

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Organic India

Organic India Tulsi Holy Basil Tea

Caffeine-free adaptogenic tulsi blend for daily calm.

Leaf2 g tea
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