Holy basil aerial part cut – Ocimum sanctum

Tulsi ( Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum ) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Harvested at flowering to preserve all its properties, it is then dried and cut. This plant is considered purifying, energizing and harmonizing in many traditions, and remains widely used today as a wellness infusion.

Description

Dried, fragmented leaves and flowering tops, brown-green in color. Peppery, camphoraceous, and slightly spicy odor. Warm, aromatic flavor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Holy basil, tulsi, tulasi
• Latin name: Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuiflorum
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (leaves, tender stems, flowers)
• Form: Cut, dried
• Origin: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
• English name: Holy basil
• German name: Holy Basil
• Name in Spanish: Albahaca sagrada
• Name in Italian: Basilico sacro
• Name in Arabic: الريحان المقدس (ar-Rīḥān al-Muqaddas)

Main virtues

Valued for its balancing effects, holy basil is used in infusions, adaptogenic herbal blends, and spiritual baths. It complements yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic practices.

Main constituents

Essential oils (eugenol, linalool, carvacrol), flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes, rosmarinic acid.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon for 250 ml of simmering water, infuse for 10 minutes covered.
• Mild decoction: ideal for prolonged use (5 min cooking, then 10 min rest).
• Blends: with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, ashwagandha.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid prolonged use without professional supervision.
• Not recommended during pregnancy.
• Store away from moisture and light.

History and origin

Tulsi is a sacred plant in Hinduism, a symbol of purity and protection. It is traditionally grown in the courtyards of Indian temples and homes. Used for meditation, Ayurvedic treatments, and air purification, it is recognized for its overall balancing properties.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: kraft bag or opaque airtight jar.
• Packaging: bag, metal box, tinted glass bottle.
• Appearance: fragments of brown-green leaves and tops.
• Odor: camphoraceous, warm, slightly spicy.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional Ayurvedic Corpus
• Indian Pharmacopoeia
• Spiritual writings on tulsi in the Hindu tradition

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