PantryPic #961: Holy Basil

-Organic Holy Basil (aka Tulsi).
-Available in liquid, powder, leaf, essential oil, and capsule form.
-A powerful adaptogenic herb, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress
(rather than working on one specific physiological function).
-Helps the adrenal glands to regulate the cortisol reponse, lowering our ‘fight-or-flight’ (sympathetic) nervous system.
-Beneficial for improving our stress response and healing: helping to improve our blood sugar levels, hormone response, sleep, and body composition.
-Shown to benefit diabetics and oral health, fight acne and cancer, reduce fever and headaches, support eye health and immune function, and can assist in recovery from adrenal fatigue.
-Can be a great source of Vitamin K.

-Holy Basil can be used in various ways such as herbal supplementation (follow instructions on label), diffusing the essential oil, growing a Tulsi plant and incorporating in recipes, or consuming Tulsi Tea.
-If you purchase fresh Holy Basil leaves, look for a vibrant green color.
-Drink a high quality Organic Tulsi Tea to introduce Holy Basil into your healthy lifestyle.
-Do not expect the liquid herb supplementation to taste good
…(it tastes like cheap whisky).

Note: Holy Basil couldĀ break a fast if you are using an Intermittent Fasting Protocol.

Tulsi Green Tea (combines the power of Holy Basil and Green Tea)

*always do your research and consult your doctor prior to starting any supplementation.*