Tulsi/Holy Basil

[rawstrength]

www.mountainroseherbs.com has dried tulsi leaves on sale for $6.40 per pound this month. I just drank a glass of tulsi tea with honey, made with warm (not boiling, still raw) water. It is delicious and sooo relaxing.
1 lb of leaves makes a LOT of tea, like a 6 months supply!

[shashibala]

I love tulsi! I was in India last year and many homes have this Holy Basil Growing in their front yard. It is considered holy by Hindus. It is used for many things such as fever, colds, coughs, high cholesterol, poor memory, and as a nerve tonic. It is a major herb in the practice of Ayurvedic Medicine. I hope to grow some next summer. There are many different types.
Thanks for mentioning this wonderful herb!

[spicyfull]

Thanks for Sharing..........

[Beachhunter]

What does it taste like?

[RawHeaven]

Thank you for sharing this.

[rawstrength]

It tastes sweet, lemony, and cinnamon-like. It is a very pleasant and mild drink.

[GlimR]

Rawstrength~
I wanted to thank you for the info you've put out here about Tulsi...I had never heard of it before but thanks to your threads I have researched it and started drinking it this week....I bought Organic India's Tulsi in several flavors which all have a blend of three types of holy basil. They are delicious and I am going to be drinking them daily.

[Inca_faerie]

It tastes sweet, lemony, and cinnamon-like. It is a very pleasant and mild drink.

I'm very interested in this stuff it's totaly good for you too! I'll order some as soon as I can.

What are the health benefits of Tulsi?
Tulsi is rich in antioxidant and renowned for its restorative powers, Tulsi has several benefits:

Relieves stress / adaptogen
Bolsters immunity
Enhances stamina
Provides support during cold season
Promotes healthy metabolism
A natural immuno-modulator


"Modern scientific research offers impressive evidence that Tulsi reduces stress, enhances stamina, relieves inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, prevents gastric ulcers, lowers fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar." Dr. Ralph Miller, former Director of Research for the Canadian Dept. of Health and Welfare
http://www.organicindia.com/tulsi-facts.php

[oceanee]

I've just got to get some ~ thanks for the info !
Oceanee