A Herb For All Reasons

Tulsi - Holy Basil

Tulsi, also called Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in India and is considered “The Queen of the Herbs” for its restorative and spiritual properties.

Tulsi (also spelled Tulasi or Thulasi) has been used for thousands of years to support a healthy response to stress, natural detoxification, increase stamina, endurance and energy and restore balance and harmony. Our Tulsi teas are not only delicious and organic, they are nature’s perfect rejuvenate.

What is Tulsi?

Modern research has classified Tulsi as an adaptogenic herb.

Adaptogens have been shown to support the body’s healthy reactions to stress. Adaptogenic herbs have been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years to promote and maintain wellness. In fact, many adaptogenic herbs have been referred to by herbalists as rejuvenative herbs, qi tonic herbs, rasayanas or restorative herbs. They help the body adapt to environmental, physical and emotional stressors, support normal functions and restore balance.

Tulsi's Three Varieties

There are said to be 108 varieties of Tulsi-Holy Basil. Each variety of Tulsi has a slightly different look, taste and smell and when combined, create a perfectly balanced herbal infusion with an array of health benefits. We use the 3 varieties with the most potent in adaptogenic quality, rich in antioxidants and immune stimulating.

  • Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
  • Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum)
  • Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).

Tulsi's History

For more than 5,000 years, Tulsi (also known as Holy Basil) has been revered as one of the most sacred herbs in India, infused with restorative power. Hindus view Tulsi as a goddess (a manifestation of Lakshmi) in the form of a plant bestowed with great spiritual powers. According to legend, no amount of gold could outweigh Krishna’s power, but a single Tulsi leaf placed on the pan in loving devotion tilted that scale. In India today, Tulsi is still traditionally grown in an earthenware pot in every family home or garden and the leaves are used to make a delicious and refreshing tea.

As Tulsi traveled west along the early trade routes from the Orient to Europe, it became known to the Christians as “sacred” or “holy” basil as is reflected in its Latin botanical name, Ocimum sanctum. They hailed Tulsi as “The King of Herbs” instead of as a queen, and Holy Basil became routinely included in legends, offerings and worship rituals and was looked on by many as a gift of Christ.

THIRSTY FOR MORE TULSI KNOWLEDGE?

Download our Herbal Guide on Tulsi. This guide takes an even closer look at this incredible herb and teaches how consumption of Tulsi can nourish your mind, body and spirit.

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ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Tea

ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi teas and Tulsi-Holy Basil supplement integrate Mother Nature’s ancient wisdom with the efficiency and production standards of modern science, meaning your tea is potent and full of life. Our teas are created with the intention of preserving and protecting the herb and serving it to you in a form that is as nature intended.

At ORGANIC INDIA, we operate from a place of interconnectedness and oneness, working to be of service to our community and raise the collective vibration of the planet. The essence of our brand is to be a vehicle of consciousness, and we let our hearts lead the way. From field to teacup, our Tulsi tea empowers Indian farmers, promotes sustainability and inspires health and wellness to anyone who drinks it.

When you hold a cup of ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi tea in your hands, you are holding one link in a chain of love, respect and connectedness between our farmers and you. By choosing our teas, you are completing this chain and joining our community of people around the world who are seeking connection with one another and with the planet. You are helping to educate and pay living wages to our farmers in India, investing in protecting Mother Nature and supporting a heart-centred company set to prove that business and values can peacefully coexist.

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