Organic Holy Basil / Tulsi
Origin: Australia, Certified Organic
Note: all dried herbs will come packaged in a resealable, lined pouch. If buying multiple herbs, they will be posted separately unless specified in order notes to combine.
Constituents
Eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, myretenal, luteolin, β-sitosterol, and carnosic acid.
Medicinal use
Orally, holy basil is used for the common cold, influenza, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, obesity, asthma, bronchitis, otitis media, headache, dyspepsia, fever, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and stress. It is also used for mercury toxicity, and as a mosquito repellent.
Topically, holy basil is used for tinea corporis, gingivitis, and dental plaque.
Contraindications: None known.
Interactions: None known.