Shree Tulsi

India has a rich and long tradition of scientific advantages being made a part of culture and religion. Tulsi or holy basil, recognized as “Mother Medicine” in Ayurveda, the ancient system of Indian medicine and worshiped in homes and temples as a sacred plant dear to gods, is a burning example. Modern medicine has been able to develop some preventive medicines against a few infections, not even all infections. But, Ayurveda recommends some plants, which if consumed regularly and if kept around, can prevent practically all diseases and can help in their effective treatment. Modern research calls such plants Anti-stress or Adaptogens, as diseases are because of failures of different systems/ regulatory mechanisms of the body to cope up with external and internal stresses or to adapt to them. Out of more than 100 species of Tulsi, 3 are most common and widely grown, Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum). TULSI or Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) has the unique distinction of being the most effective anti-stress/adaptogen and also the most palatable one owing to its special flavor and fragrance. Owing to its unique flavor, Tulsi can be taken as hot or cold tea, either alone or in combination of other herbs, providing the health benefits and flavors of other herbs also.