This basil is considered quite holy in India and has been cultivated for centuries. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an “adaptogen” to counter life’s stresses, including boosting immune system repair. It is considered a sacred plant in the Hindu faith and is often planted around Hindu shrines. The breezes that blow through Tulsi plants, are said to make the surrounding areas blessed, pure and holy, and are beautifully scented at the same time. They protect the areas around where they are planted. The name, Tulsi, translates as “incomparable one.”
