4" Pot Herb - Holy Basil
Description
Holy Basil - This is not the basil for your pasta sauce or pesto. Tulsi (ocimum sanctum), which is often referred to as holy basil, is a potent herb that has been used in India for thousands of years to treat colds, coughs, and the flu. According to Ayurveda, there are many holy basil benefits, as it promotes purity and lightness in the body, cleansing the respiratory tract of toxins, and relieving digestive gas and bloating. The holy basil leaf offers a rich source of essential oil, containing eugenol, nerol, camphor, and a variety of terpenes and flavonoids. Holy basil oil is a strong antiseptic against many kinds of disease-causing organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
Tulsi's oil has antioxidant properties that help reduce the damaging effects of stress and aging on the body. In addition to helping cope with stress, studies have shown that holy basil oil protects healthy cells from the toxicity of cancer treatment, such as radiation and chemotherapy. Holy basil also has anti depression properties. Additionally, it has been shown to help people with:
- Skin problems
- Asthma
- Fever
- Headache
- Heart disease
- Inflammation
- Kidney Stones
- Lung disorders
- Respiratory disorders