Tulsi means “matchless.” It got the name “holy basil” because in Hinduism, this sacred plant was very important to the goddess Lakshmi, and gods Vishnu and Krishna. For over 3,000 years it has been planted around temples and courtyards in India. There is a Tulsi plant in almost every Indian household, and every part of the plant is used. The stem is even used to make mala beads. If Reishi is the Queen of Mushrooms, Tulsi is the Queen of Herbs. Tulsi is widely recognized as one of the most powerful adaptogens in Ayurveda. You may have also seen it called by its scientific name Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum.

Wait, what’s an adaptogen again? From the beauty industry to supplement aisles, from podcasts to Instagram ads, you’ve probably seen the word adaptogen thrown about willy-nilly. While we’re just now seeing them pop up in the UK, adaptogens have been used for thousands of years by cultures from around the globe. Both Eastern and Western medicine agree that adaptogens may help with stress, energy, and sleep, and are totally safe in the long term. There’s not a lot both of those medicine systems agree on, so let’s run with this!

Adaptogens are:

• Safe
• Non-toxic
• Non-habit forming
• Non-specific

Rather than serve a single purpose, an adaptogen will adapt its healing properties to whatever your body needs right now to restore balance.

 

Holy adaptogen power!

Back to Tulsi: Traditionally, it is used as a tonic to invigorate and improve vitality. As an adaptogen, Tulsi helps the body defend against — and adapt to — a variety of stressors. Yet what makes Tulsi so unique is that it seems to be especially effective as an anti-stress in helping the body defend against everyday occasional stress, from pollutants to psychological stress. Holy hair, skin, and nails! You’ll probably notice Tulsi’s affects first in your skin, hair, and nails. Tulsi is loaded with antioxidant properties which help overall well-being, and give you a glow. Tulsi is traditionally used in Ayurveda to help:

• Support digestion
• Increase energy
• Boost the immune system by increasing the activity of immune cells
• Soothe inflamed airways and help clear congestion.Help reduce anxiety and improve mood.
• Can help with weight regulation
• Can help with mental clarity

Suggested use: take 2 to 4 grams in the morning.

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