(Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Tulsi is the Sanskrit name for Holy Basil, grown for thousands of years in India and throughout Southeast Asia. It is an important medicinal herb, especially in Ayurvedic medicine, and is believed to help the body manage stress and promote overall well being. Tulsi grows like other basils, but leaves are a softer green with narrow, light purple flower spikes. The strong flavored, aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried. They are traditionally infused in hot water to make an herbal tea as a healing balm.