Herb 101 Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Holy Basil AKA Tulsi
The Holy and Sacred Herb of India.
Scientific Name: Ocimum Tenuifloruim and Ocimum Sanctum
Other Names: Krishna, Rama, Hot Basil, Indian Basil, Green Holy Basil. manjari
Folk Names: Mother Medicine of Nature, the incomparable one.
Medicine is made from leaves, stems, and seeds commonly consumed through mouth.
Medicinal Uses: Decreases Pain and Swelling, Treats Cough, Anti-Inflammatory. Lowers Blood Sugar, Upset Stomach, Helps prevent Cancer, Reduces Dental Plaque. Antiviral. Known mostly for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Protects Heart, Liver, and Brain. Helps Arthritis. Boosts Immune System, Balances Hormones.
It is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
Side Effects and Precautions; Shouldn't be taken for more then 8 weeks. Should not be taken before or after surgery due to Holy Basil slowing down blood clotting. Causes infertility in Animals avoid use if pregnant or trying to become pregnant .
Dosage: No recommended Dosage
Correspondences:
Planet: Mars
Sign: Scorpio
Elements: Air, Fire
Energy: Masculine
Deities: Erzulie, Tulasi, Vishnu
Magikal Properties:
Protection: Holy Basil can be used to foster protection and repel unwanted energies by planting this herb near the threshold of your living space.
Love: Holy Basil can be used in your daily beauty regimen or a pot plant can be displayed in your balcony to welcome a new love into your life.
Wealth and Abundance: To attract both wealth and luck in your business or personal life, Holy Basil can be used as a tea, worn as charms, or incorporated in rituals.
Astral Projection: Holy Basil can be used as salves or essential oils to facilitate in clearing the mind to keep you meditated as a window to astral projection.
Harmony: In healing disputes and scars from misunderstandings, Holy Basil can be used as a tea or an ingredient to your dishes.
