Holy basil (tulsi)
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Holy basil (tulsi) (Ocimum tenuiflorum) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Aromatic adaptogen for clarity and uplift; daily tea in many households.
Constituents & energetics
Volatiles (eugenol, citral—varies by type), polyphenols. Taste: spicy‑clove/citrus; uplifting.
Parts used
Leaf and flowering tops.
Preparations
Daily infusion (alone or with ginger).
Tincture/glycerite; fresh is especially aromatic.
Notes
Several cultivars—Rama (green), Krishna (purple), Vana (wild type)—each with a distinct aroma.
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References
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