Holy Basil

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Botanical Name:  Ocimum tenuiflorum var. Krishna & Ocimum sanctum

Common Name: Krishna Tusi, Black Holy Basil, Purple Holy Basil

Description: Krishna Tulsi is known for its slightly more bitter, warming profile. Traditionally used to support stress resilience, feelings of lethargy & low motivation, stress with mental fog rather than exhaustion, mental clarity, nervous system balance & respiratory to help break up thick, sticky mucus. It is often described as piercing the fog-mental, emotional, and physical. Suitable for daily use in teas or tinctures. Stronger than Rama. 

Rama Tulsi - Better tolerated for long-term use or sensitive constitutions. Traditionally used for chronic stress with fatigue, mild anxiety without insomnia, brain fog from stress, recurrent respiratory congestion, stress related digestive disturbances, early metabolic imbalances, & environmental toxin exposure support.

Energetics:  Warming, balancing, adaptogenic

Common Plant Actions:

• Adaptogen- supports stress response
• Nervine- supports nervous system balance
• Mild immunomodulator ( not stimulating)
• Antioxidant

Companion herbs:

Works well with ashwagandha, cleavers, milk thistle, lemon balm, reishi, Milky Oats, skullcap

Rayz Haven blends with Holy Basil : Nervous System Harmony tea, Peaceful Clarity tea, Holy Basil (Krishna) Tincture , Holy Basil Complex (Krishna +Rama), Holy Basil (Krishna) Glycerite , All 3 available as tea

Safety Cautions: May lower blood sugar, caution if on diabetes medication. Avoid high doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May interact with sedatives if taken in combinations. If taking multiple Holy Basil products simultaneously, ensure total daily intake stays within recommended herbal doses.

Recommended Doses for Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuflorum)

1. Loose Leaf/Tea (culinary doses): 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup hot water. Steep 5-10 minutes, up to 3 cups per day typical
2. Tincture (concentrated form, alcohol extract, ~Ratio 1:5, 25-45% alcohol): 1-2mL, 2-3 times daily
3. Glycerite (alcohol- free extract, Ratio 1:5 in glycerin): 2-4mL, 2-3 times daily.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.