Spicy and herbaceous, basil provides an emotional lift and mental inspiration. Try diffusing to dispel after-lunch lethargy. Basil is thought to be native to Asia and Africa but many culinary forms are now grown throughout the world.

Holy basil (known as tulsi in ayurveda) is one of the primary botanicals used in India for reducing the negative effects of stress by lowering cortisol production in the adrenals. In vitro research shows the ursolic acid in holy basil inhibits COX-2, an inflammatory enzyme. As a powerful adaptogen, it Enhances maintain normal blood sugar levels when used as part of your diet, as well as promote focused clarity.

NOW Basil Oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is refreshing and energizing. While popular in kitchens worldwide, basil is native to India and Iran, and has long been considered sacred by Hindu cultures for its cleansing and purifying properties. NOW Basil Oil is 100% pure and natural, and steam distilled from the plant's leaves and flowering tops.

Holy Basil [Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum)] has been shown to possess powerful adpatogenic properties and has been used to enhance the body's ability to respond to stress and minimize the negative effects of stress on the body. In addition, animal studies have demonstrated that Holy Basil can support carbohydrate metabolism and, as a result, healthy blood glucose levels.* Holy Basil is revered as a sacred plant in Ayurveda, the traditional therapeutic system of India.

Holy Basil - Respiratory Support - Holy Basil is an herb that promotes optimum respiratory support and by way of its expectorant properties, it is useful in promoting a healthy respiratory system.

The Tradition of Holy Basil: Holy Basil, known as Ocimum sanctum in Latin, has for thousands of years been revered as "Tulsi" in Ayurvedic a substance used in managing discomfort. "Tulsi" means "The Incomparable One," which is the reality of this majestic herb. When in New Delhi, we visited with the leader of India’s Ayurvedic Medical Association. We asked that "vaidya," or Ayurvedic master, why Holy Basil is considered the Mother a substance used in managing discomfort of Nature in his tradition. He replied that Holy Basil is "anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory." It is, he said, a "rasayana," or an herb that on its own nourishes a person’s growth to perfect health and enlightenment. We asked why people in the West find that Holy Basil promotes a positive stress response and elevates their spirit, and he replied that "Holy Basil delivers nutrients to the mind necessary for the experience of enlightenment.

We therefore are proud to deliver the finest Holy Basil in the world, grown without chemical pesticides or fertilizers in pristine meadows bordering the Himalayas, and extracted with supercritical potency and purity in our laboratory in Germany. To Enlightenment!

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Holy basil (known as tulsi in ayurveda) is one of the primary botanicals used in India for reducing the negative effects of stress by lowering cortisol production in the adrenals. In vitro research shows the ursolic acid in holy basil inhibits COX-2, an inflammatory enzyme. As a powerful adaptogen, it Enhances maintain normal blood sugar levels when used as part of your diet, as well as promote focused clarity.

The Tradition of Holy Basil: Holy Basil, known as Ocimum sanctum in Latin, has for thousands of years been revered as "Tulsi" in Ayurvedic a substance used in managing discomfort. "Tulsi" means "The Incomparable One," which is the reality of this majestic herb. When in New Delhi, we visited with the leader of India’s Ayurvedic Medical Association. We asked that "vaidya," or Ayurvedic master, why Holy Basil is considered the Mother a substance used in managing discomfort of Nature in his tradition. He replied that Holy Basil is "anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory." It is, he said, a "rasayana," or an herb that on its own nourishes a person’s growth to perfect health and enlightenment. We asked why people in the West find that Holy Basil promotes a positive stress response and elevates their spirit, and he replied that "Holy Basil delivers nutrients to the mind necessary for the experience of enlightenment.

We therefore are proud to deliver the finest Holy Basil in the world, grown without chemical pesticides or fertilizers in pristine meadows bordering the Himalayas, and extracted with supercritical potency and purity in our laboratory in Germany. To Enlightenment!

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