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Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum – Plant Family: Lamiaceae

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Basil tulsi

Type of plant: Shrub growing up to 2 feet with green or purple aromatic leaves and small purple flowers

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Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum – Plant Family: LamiaceaeBasil tulsi

Part used: Leaves and flowering tops

Method of extraction: Steam distillation

Data: Also known as holy basil and tulasi, basil tulsi originated in north India and is now widespread throughout southern Asia. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine and medicinal teas. Basil tulsi is so valued that it has acquired the moniker “the elixir of life.” The plant is considered sacred in Hinduism and offered to the god Vishnu in his many forms. The leaves are seen as representative of Lakshmi, consort of Krishna. The plant is often found outside Hindu homes.

Principal place of production: India

When buying look for: Colorless to pale-yellow liquid, with a warm, green,
spicy aroma.

Therapeutic properties: Antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calmative, carminative, pectoral, restorative

Therapeutic uses: Muscular spasm and contraction, respiratory conditions, cystitis, intestinal spasm, parasitic infections, cramps, menstrual cramps, menstrual problems, headache, migraines, mental and physical fatigue

Blends well with: Bay laurel, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cedarwood, clary sage, coriander seed, frankincense, geranium, ginger, immortelle, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram (sweet), myrtle, niaouli, orange (sweet), oregano, peppermint, plai, rosemary, sandalwood, spearmint, spikenard, thyme linalol, turmeric

Precautionary advice: May cause irritation on highly sensitive skins; a skin patch test is advisable. Avoid use in baths and showers, and always dilute before use. Avoid during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.

TAGGED: antibacterial, Antiseptic, basil tulsi, black pepper, calmative, cedarwood, cystitis, frankincense, india, oregano, pectoral, peppermint
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