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Tulsi (Holy basil)

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Adaptogen|Nervinecalmingmetabolic

Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a revered adaptogenic herb traditionally used to support stress resilience, balance, and overall wellness.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used to support stress adaptation (educational use).
Often used for balance and daily wellness routines.
Considered a grounding, centering herb in traditional systems.

Common Issues It May Help With

Everyday stress support (traditional use).
Mental fatigue or burnout routines (traditional use).
Seasonal wellness routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep dried leaves as a daily wellness infusion.
Blend: pairs well with ginger, cinnamon, lemon balm, or mint.
Daily routine: often used consistently rather than occasionally.

Taste / Notes

Herbaceous, slightly spicy and clove-like.

Evidence Level

Strong traditional use with increasing modern research into stress and metabolic balance.

Cautions

May lower blood sugar in some people. Monitor if pregnant or managing chronic conditions.

Interactions

Use caution with diabetes medications or blood sugar–lowering drugs.

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