Commonly used for- Holy Basil is known as Tulasi in India, in some studies compared to ginseng for its stress relieving qualities. Aurvedic medicine considers Holy Basil a top choice for headaches, asthma, and used for bringing harmony between heart and mind, and eliminate fear and depression. ( Irani) Considered a veritable panacea for healing, especially at the energetic level. Willmont suggests Holy basil combined with helichrysum and petitgrain for inflammatory and rheumatoid arthritus.

Actions — Antiseptic, anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti spasmodic, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, nervine, prophylactic, stomachic, stimulant of adrenal cortex, tonic, decongestant for the head, headaches and migraines, asthma, reproductive system, mosquito.

Energetics — Warms and tones Qi. Dry. Increases guardian qi, opens the chest.

Holy Basil has a transformative nature, and can take healing to higher levels of the spirits and virtures. (Willmont)

Latin Name — Ocimum sanctum

Country of Origin — India

Cultivation method- Wild Grown

Extraction method — Steam distilled from leaves and blossoms

Aroma — Pungent, spicy, clove like

Cautions — Dilute properly, may be irritiating to skin. Do not use if pregnant.

Recipe -Headache

• 2 drops Holy Basil
• 2 drops Lime
• 1 drop Lemon

mix with 1 tsp. carrier oil. Apply along base of skull.  Also on either hand, follow your thumb bone, down into the hand, until it comes to V.  Hold firmly and press right into the v.