Tulsi (Holy Basil)

The Sacred Protector

Known as “The Incomparable One” in Ayurvedic tradition, Tulsi is revered as a sacred plant of purification, resilience, and spiritual clarity. With its bright, clove-like scent and gentle power, it helps the body adapt to stress while protecting the mind from chaos.

In our personal practice, we’ve sipped Tulsi tea on early mornings — a moment of quiet reverence before the world wakes. Often combined with rose, cardamom, or lemon balm, it grounds the nervous system, lifts the fog, and calls the soul back into the body.

Medicinally, Tulsi is an adaptogen — balancing cortisol, lowering inflammation, and supporting immunity. Spiritually, it is an ally for protection, clearing energetic debris, and inviting devotion. Whether grown on a windowsill or wild-foraged in tropical gardens, its presence is always sacred.

“When I walk past Tulsi, something ancient bows inside me.” — Ben