Holy Basil -Krishna Tulsi
A herb for all reasons!! 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.
Holy Basil Krishna Tulsi has a purple tinge to its leaves and is known as "The Elixir of Life" and "Mother Medicine of Nature." It can be used in herbal sachets for prosperity, success, warding off evil, and fostering a happy family. It can also be added to potpourri and herbal incense to enhance love in the home, and incorporated into bath tonics and teas for ritual cleansing and protection. It makes a delicious tea and is the most potent, being tested highest in concentrations of adaptogenic triterpenic compounds.
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.