There is a reason why “holy basil” is another common name for tulsi ( Ocimum sanctum ). Hindu culture even considers tulsi to be “The Queen of the Herbs” and a manifestation of the goddess Lakshmi in plant form (Krishna & Amirthalingam, 2014). But why exactly is tulsi considered to be so sacred?
With an abundance of clinical applications and health-supportive properties that have been applied in Ayurveda for thousands of years, tulsi has been shown to nourish body, mind, and spirit through balancing and protecting against stress in the body (Cohen, 2014). Now, tulsi is steadily becoming a more popular herb around the world. How can you incorporate tulsi into your life? Read on to discover 7 simple ways you can use tulsi every day at home.
7 Ways to Use Tulsi Everyday
Using Tulsi – 7 ways to use Tulsi herb
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1. As an Adaptogenic Tea
Tulsi is considered to have mild adaptogenic properties and can be enjoyed daily as a tea. An adaptogen is an herb that helps support a healthy stress response by balancing different processes in the body including the hormonal cascade, how the immune system functions, and brain chemistry. This helps bring the body back into balance when you feel like things have gone off track. For instance, if you notice you are reacting to a stressful event instead of responding to it, you experience migraines from the same triggering comment your spouse makes every time, or your appetite shuts off for the entire week a proposal is due.
In this sense, tulsi can directly help the body “adapt” to physical, chemical, metabolic, and psychological stressors (Cohen, 2014). You can utilize the adaptogenic properties of tulsi by drinking it daily or as needed acutely in stressful situations. Since tulsi is also a powerful nervine, it can help stabilize and restore a frayed nervous system.
Adaptogenic Tulsi Tea
1 cup water
1-2 tablespoons dried tulsi (or a handful of fresh tulsi leaves and flowers)