Description:
Tulsi basil is a annual to tender perennial small plant to large bush. Foliage has a clove-like flavor with hints spice and musk. Similar growing habit as culinary basil. Tulsi is a popular adaptogen (plant substance that increase the body's ability to combat the damaging consequences of stress and to encourage or restore normal physiological functioning) herb.

Growing:
  • ​tender perennial (protect during frost)
  • full sun
  • rich moist well draining soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: leaves

Health benefits:
  • adaptogen (helps the body adapt to stress and to influence a normalizing effect upon bodily processes)
  • stress reliever

How to use?
  • infusions
  • syrup
  • tinctures
  • infused oils​

Varieties

Rama

Krishna

Vana
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