It is originally from India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an “adaptogen” to counter life’s stresses. It is considered a sacred plant by the Hindus and is often planted around Hindu shrines.
This is a holy herb. The breezes that blow through Tulsi plants, make the surrounding areas blessed, pure and holy.
In India, holy basil is known as Tulsi, which translates as “incomparable one.” It is also known to protect the home or shrine it is grown near.
It has purple stems and green leaves. It is also the most common variety of tulsi.
