KRISHNA TULSI: Holy Basil Calming Rasāyana

Tulsi Holy Basil has been revered in āyurveda since ancient times and is one of the the great wonders of the world. In āyurveda, this sacred plant is considered divine medicine and believed to help maintain a balance of the chakras/energy centers in the body and nourishes the growth of spiritual proficiency. As a rasāyana, it is a rejuvenating herb that nourishes a person’s growth to perfect health and promotes longevity.  Krishna Tulsi is a tropical species of Holy Basil supportive to mental clarity + relaxation + vitality.  This herbaceous member of the mint family has vibrant purple stems + leaves that mature into a brilliant magenta color. This sacred plant is commonly grown around temples and homes. Krishna Tulsi is wonderfully aromatic and makes a lovely simple tea or is great to add to smoothies + elixir drinks. It has  a peppery, crisp and subtley sweet taste and is slightly warming + pungent. As such, it helps moves stagnation and its scent elevates ones spirit.  This divine