Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum (syn. Ocimum sanctum)
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

What We're Growing:
We grow tulsi, also known as holy basil, for its fragrant leaves, delicate purple flowers, and sacred presence. Native to India and revered in Ayurvedic medicine, tulsi is grown in temple courtyards, home gardens, and now here — as a plant of protection, vitality, and grace.

How We Use It:
Tulsi leaves are harvested and used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, oxymels, and honey infusions. The flavor is slightly spicy and sweet — grounding and uplifting at the same time. We also distill it into calming facial steams and herbal sprays.

Why It’s Good for You:
Tulsi is a revered adaptogen — a class of herbs that helps the body adapt to stress, restore hormonal balance, and regulate energy. It supports the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems while promoting clarity, resilience, and calm.

Tulsi is also antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and blood-sugar balancing. It’s used to support respiratory health, reduce anxiety, and cultivate spiritual awareness — known in Ayurveda as a sattvic (pure, uplifting) herb.

In the Garden:
Tulsi thrives in warmth, full sun, and rich soil. It requires regular harvesting to keep from flowering too soon and will reseed gently in favorable climates. Bees love its blossoms, and its aromatic presence enhances the energy of any garden space.

Fun Fact:
In Ayurvedic tradition, tulsi is called “The Incomparable One” and is used to purify the air, body, and spirit — believed to protect from illness, invite calm, and strengthen the heart on every level.