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The Incomparable — the adaptogen that reorients the terrain, the clarity of the heart, 5000 years of continuous use.
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Holy Basil and Blue Lotus allowed me to calm my anxiety and no longer need valium or Xanax Thank you very much. It relaxes me a lot and does me a lot of good moral level and stress. It's almost high even a can while remaining very healthy and no high effect, habituation, weird side effects ... 0 for me. It even makes me sleep sometimes. I love the quality of your herbs as well.. I have been ordering for some time with my eyes closed. A lot of ethics in this shop in addition it feels. The descriptions are very elaborate and it corresponds well to the benefits of plants.
Nébuleuse
Daily · 29 September 2021
I am very happy with this holy basil, in fact i use it all the time!
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Daily · 25 July 2019
It's a real pleasure to finally have tulsi in my teapot. Excellent product, perfect store, excellent value for money.
Marine
Daily · 1 September 2025
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What is Tulsi (Holy Basil)?
Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, syn. Ocimum sanctum) is the holy basil of India, a plant-goddess of Hinduism and a major Ayurvedic adaptogen for five thousand years. Nicknamed the Incomparable and the Queen of Herbs, she is grown at the centre of inner courtyards and receives a morning prayer in millions of Hindu households.
What is the difference between Rama, Krishna and Vana Tulsi?
Three sacred varieties. Rama Tulsi has light green leaves, a sweet floral taste, a grounding character. Krishna Tulsi has purplish-green leaves (named after Krishna's blue skin), a peppery taste with clove notes — the most medicinally potent. Vana Tulsi (often Lemon Vana) is the wild Himalayan variety with a citrus aroma, the most resilient.
How do you prepare Tulsi tea?
One or two teaspoons of dried leaves in steaming water (~90 °C, never violently boiling), steep 5 to 10 minutes, filter. Tulsi can be drunk at any time — revitalising in the morning, calming in the evening. Its full adaptogenic power unfolds in cures of 7 to 21 days, 1 to 2 cups per day.
Can Tulsi be taken every day?
Yes — it is precisely a rasayana, a plant of the sacred daily, taken in regular cure to reorient the terrain. The Ayurvedic tradition advises cycles of 7 to 21 consecutive days, 1 to 2 cups per day, with pauses between cycles to let the body integrate.
Is Tulsi good for sleep?
Tulsi regulates sleep cycles without knocking out. She brings flexibility to the sleeping mind, and Ayurvedic tradition cites her to accompany restless nights and recurring nightmares. One cup thirty minutes before bed, in a 21-day cycle, to let regulation settle in over time.
What precautions with Tulsi?
Caution if planning conception or during pregnancy — Tulsi has documented antifertility effects at high doses in animal studies. Professional advice during breastfeeding. Avoid in case of allergy to basil or related plants (Lamiaceae). Start gently and observe.
Is Tulsi legal in the UK / EU?
Yes, Ocimum tenuiflorum is freely available across the UK and the European Union as an aromatic plant and Ayurvedic food supplement.
Can Tulsi be combined with Ashwagandha?
Yes, a classic Ayurvedic daily pairing — Tulsi for clarity of heart and daytime regulation, Ashwagandha for grounding and nerve restoration. A morning duo (Tulsi as infusion) + evening (Ashwagandha in warm milk).
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