Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)

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[@acethegreat]

Can I just tell you how much I appreciate you!! I am a follower of Jesus and just learning about herbs. It is so nice to find someone who also loves Jesus and herbs.

[@leopardhorses]

DITTO THAT !!!!

[@lauragardner129]

Thank you

[@athenaferguson910]

❤

[@memartin2188]

Same here and Amen to that!

[@ladyela9283]

ME TOO!!! It's past the time for the Lord's people to return to being healed by the nature He created for our healing. Praise His holy name💟🙏🙌

[@chelsiearthome8094]

Holy Basil is in my top 5 favorites! I have a beautiful holy basil plant I started indoors this summer and I cherish it everyday. I take it in tinctures, teas, capsules and I eat a leaf everyday :) it calms my soul. I feel so connected to it.

[@trinasims6515]

You can also smoke it. Could blend holy basil mullein and gotu kola

[@cananary]

what else do u like in ur top 5

[@ShapeStoned]

I've been using holy basil as a hot tea for several months, and been using it for anxiety and stress. It works very well for this ❤

[@farahabdel-jawad2787]

hello! how do you use it as a hot tea? do you boil the leaves with a regular tea bag or...? would love to know. I have the actual plant and I'm curious how i can use the leaves.

[@prettydalila]

Yep💜

[@KarinMyburgh-tk8jw]

Hi there i use capsules 1 3 times a day for anxiety is it normal to feel shaky and hearpulpitation ive been usimg it for 12 days now maybe my body needs to get used to it

[@trishaporte]

Growing Tulsi in the garden is such a joy. I got one plant and it has reseeded itself for years. Walking through the garden as the aroma wafts through the air is devine!!

[@Niche4Sure]

I work overnights and when I overdo it on caffeine. this is one of the few things that helps me calm down to get to sleep.

[@virginiadolores9962]

I first heard about this plant from a co worker who’s married to a woman from Thailand who was kind enough to share some seeds, it grows so nicely here in Southern California, I love it for tea and the best way I like to have it is I mixed with my homemade kombucha for flavor, it’s one of my favorite way to consume it, the flavor is so unique, thanks

[@southernsignatures1295]

The scent is unmatched!! Very easy to root in water.

[@dalegaa4094]

I will be trying that. Thanks.

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

Started the video feeling so envious of the PNW and how big and gorgeous nasturtiums get out there. Ended the video realizing that the ability to grow giant beds of tulsi is not to be taken for granted! I had a 12’x4’ tomato bed filled with tulsi last 2 years. Tomatoes and Tulsi are wonderful companions. Im also blessed to be able to hang dry in spite of the humidity here in the Kansas City area. Mostly used it for tea for stress and migraine or feeling like Im coming down with something but I didn’t know it’s good for asthma, arthritis, eye problems and so on! All of which I suffer from. But also didn’t know about the clotting issues. I need to look into that one because a platelet issue and lack of a specific IgA is what causes ALL my other problems. 🤔 Maybe that’s why I only desire it when I am stressed or having a migraine. If we listen to our bodies- they tell us!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is the thing is that no matter where we are, there is always something that will do quite well for us that will make up for the things that do not :)

[@gidget8717]

Your chickens are bonded to you. They hear your voice and they voice back. I've had a few of them that used to do that when I had chickens. 😊

[@lmaduro9600]

In our area we use it in soup. Especially in fish soup. It gives the soup so much more taste and in fish soup it tone down the fishy tast. And use cold tea to gorgel the troath when having soar troath. It smooths your troath and cure it

[@reapingtheharvestministry2880]

I eat basil as it. I also make basil fried rice with it. I love holy basil. It makes me happy

[@lsimon343]

Basil fried rice sounds amazing!!!

[@thebatmom]

I want to be happy too 😊

[@robinjones828]

I’m in CT, and a lovely lady running an Indian store started some tulsi plants and brought them in to sell. She educated me on the benefits of tulsi. She says they eat several leaves in the morning right off the plant and make teas from the leaves. Also, if you have an Indian store in your area, I would recommend visiting it for their many herbs, oils, grains, and seeds, ghee, and all around healthy natural food offerings at good prices.

[@plantedbythebeach8010]

This is my new favorite tea and I hope everyone gives it a try. I bought it as a box of tea bags from my health food store to try before ordering a full pound of it dried and now it's out of stock. Definitely going to grow it if I find the seeds.

[@linda51464]

I have a Tulsi tincture infusing that's almost ready. I've been growing Tulsi for a few years and love it's unique scent and flavor. I also bring at least one plant inside for winter enjoyment. Thanks Heidi ❤️

[@amandaaskew7606]

I LOVE Holy Basil, and I am not a fan of "regular" basil. I walk by my plants multiple times a day, and grab a leaf, or two, every time I walk by. Their scent is so amazing, too! I love walking out of the door and smelling them.

[@kirstmlarson1]

I grew it this year and it’s dropped it seeds in the surrounding pots and now it’s everywhere 😄 It’s wonderful as an iced tea with some raw honey. I did dry some for tea over the winter.

[@DeepwaterHomestead]

I am growing lots of Holy Basil! I love it so much! And the scent is so pleasant. It's a powerful adaptogen!

[@jeanineeley2811]

I grew it this year for the first time, and it took off like a weed!! So very grateful for it! I will be dehydrating it today now that I have seen your video. Thanks for all of the great information. I find it does have a different taste/flavor than the typical garden basil, but is a refreshing little bit to chew on while working in the garden.

[@ciel1271]

This year i ordered 4 different types of holy basil plants (live plants) from Etsy sellers. Each variety is a little different. I plan to mix them all together as I dry them. They are amazing and wonderful plants! And so delicious!

[@darleneclark6098]

What varieties did you grow? I have the regular variety ( she is showing) and a cinnamon basil. Love them together

[@marebarreiro2627]

This is my first year growing tulsi and I am such a great fan. I love it’s medicinal uses and I have also added it to salads as I also do with lemon balm.

[@shangrilahomestead9930]

I love all kinds of Basil. The Holy Basil looks like Cinnamon Basil which is what I’ve had the most success with growing this summer.

[@susanjones3549]

I've been buying a tincture from a herbalist for the last couple of years and taking it as a respiratory support . I had not thought of growing it until recently. I just ordered some seeds from Baker seeds. We had such a hot and dry summer here in central Texas this year that not much survived. Hoping for better weather next year.

[@lindsaygens9863]

I add a few leaves in my fruit smoothies...seriously soo good!! i like it so much i am making a tincture with holy basil and lemon balm! should be a good one!

[@memastarful]

We have been growing Holy basil also. 🌿 It's such an incredible herb

[@the3broskies123]

God bless you richly ❤❤❤

[@valerieescabi6104]

Hi Heidi, God is good all the time. Hallelujah.💖🙏🏻💖

[@gaynellhilton3004]

Holy Basil seeds are on my list of seeds to grow. I am just now toying around with herbs and am super excited to give this a try.

[@lauracrazyhatdiscoveries8429]

My hubby and I drink organic India holy basil tea different varieties. We love it! It is indeed helpful. Growing it would be great. I’ll have to try that. Thanks for the info as always! 😁

[@JeraldJamesCapao]

same here! I buy from the same brand.

[@jojow8416]

Last year I planted Holy Basil in my boat garden and it took over the entire garden. I love the herb in my tea blends, but had to dig it out or the garden. It now grows wild at the back of our property in a sandy shaded location.

[@merlindodson7562]

I had never heard of holy basil. Thanks for another great video! ❤️

[@lindastritzel4729]

Good morning Heidi ! Thank you for all you do!

[@clarencecamara2686]

I started some tulsi under grow lights that just popped up about 2 days ago! I’m so excited!!!!!

[@robertacattan3449]

I ate 2 pieces while I was listening to your program. It's delicious

[@isabelladavis1363]

Mercy I do love holy basil and just this year decided to grow it hearing all of its wonderful benefits…the SMELL IS AMAZING…SOOOOO SWEET. I use it throughout the day in the summer as a landscape gardener.I just harvested ONE PLANT yesterday for the freeze dryer and it took up more than half of a six by four raised bed…getting ready to set seeds so this will probably be my last harvest …flavor is totally different from what you can buy almost spicy like baking spices…LOVE IT ! As always Heidi thank you for all of your research and time and energy..stay blessed

[@rhondawelker6742]

Thank you, Heidi. I always enjoy your herbal videos. 😃

[@Cherbear609]

Wow, thanks so much for this information! 🤗

[@ReNewedRootsHomestead]

We grow it and LOVE the fragrance! I make tea blends for our homestead business as well.

[@pennypinchingmom]

Hi Noel, Do you have any sources (books, blogs or YT channels) for herbal teas or just trial and error / experience. Thank you have a great day

[@sharonvangorder8131]

I love to hear your chicken's talk while you are talking.

[@brightstarr57]

Great info! Great benefits! I need to find it! Thanks!

[@questionasker1749]

Great info Heidi! I have seeds for next season!Thank you.🤗❤

[@clementinaepelle7048]

Heidi, I enjoyed every bit of this video. I use it in teas and in cooking. Thanks so much.

[@AnneGarberKompaore]

An Indian naturopath recommended it to me fr blood pressure. A tea combined with mint and coriander leaves. I replaced cor with sage and drink it in the evening and morning. Sage is also good for the mouth. I just got my first plant a few weeks ago so I don’t yet have enough for tea every night.

[@sued.530]

Perfect timing for this video as I just got some Holy Basil seeds yesterday for next year! Thanks so much for all the tips on how to grow and the many benefits of this herb.

[@lauradyer6421]

Thank you Heidi... hadn't heard of Holy Basil until now. This will go on my list to try since some of the medicinal uses would help us too. 😊

[@arijitchakravarty8968]

Fantastically informative video ❤thank you for making ⭐️😊

[@soniamarshall9293]

Funny this morning I was watching someone else speak of the benefits of holy basil and now you are speaking on the same. I grew it and didnt do much with it. now , I will use it if bless to grow it again. Sometimes we just take things God give us for granted.

[@easydeliciousnutritious5655]

I am growing it for the first time this year. Learning how to use it. Thanks for the info.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi! And thank you Gurty for the smile!☺️ I did used it for pesto last year. It was ok but I still like it best for tea. This is another one that did really well in my garden last year but struggled this year. It was the exact opposite between the Tulsi and Genovese.🥴 I'll still replant next year. Adventures in gardening!☺️ Love and blessings!💜

[@CampfireKathy]

I've finally gotten some to grow this summer. It wasn't the easiest herb to get to grow! Thank you for all the info...gonna try to get more growing so I can dry some!

[@linda51464]

That's interesting. Counting my blessings as Tulsi grows much easier for me than other basils. In my experience, it's much less susceptible to stem rot and actually gets droopy during dry spells when my other basils still look fine.

[@francesviegas5999]

Yup...slow to germinate...but worth it!♥️🇺🇸

[@pammohler3253]

I’ve never had it but I will now. I do trust you in Gods grace.

[@creative4areason564]

Yesssss,Imma just hooked to the smell of holy basil I planted one and it did so well I’m go growing two more😊

[@tamieparton487]

thanks so much for this video! we love holy basil, but was really hoping to utilize it more than I was. i always use it when making drunken noodles......so good!!!

[@RedNicole22]

I have my seeds to grow it and was planning on growing it but got carried away with my main basil crop and ran out of room, planning on growing next year. I think I will plan out my garden this winter as to not feel rushed and forget things like usual. I can’t wait to try it as tea.

[@KimandFrank]

Great video I sent this to my brother. Also I just love the hair braids you've been wearing lately. They're so cute I luv 'em❣

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have been making and wearing t hem for years. I often make new ones when I get new tops or make new skirts. The one in this video is pretty new. I also sell them but also have an old video on making them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l52mnYGFl9iImdE

[@lissawinnifred6495]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe

[@iam2463]

You are the bee's knees. Thank you for being you.

[@jhansilaxmi3020]

So much useful information...Thanque.

[@otherv638]

My great grandma used it for sweeping over our bodies when we got scared or evil eye she was a healer people from all over would come see her to heal them. I learned how to do it and use it for my kids and grandkids .

[@donnabeaver4595]

Just bought some dried to try and found your video. I will be making this tea daily! It is so delicious and I have several things that need to be addressed but primarily have severe asthma so hoping it helps my bronchial health.

[@dianadowdy3043]

Very informative. Now to order some seeds for next year.

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you so very much for providing us with trusted resources. This is exactly what I needed. It has been so frustrating with so many contradictions between sites I’ve been on. I have no idea which one is right or wrong or who trust and not to trust. I have been slowly purchasing your book recommendations. I thank you ❤ I have four, possibly five autoimmune diseases. They’re very painful and exhausting. I’m trying so hard to find ways to help myself. I just can’t tolerate the medications given so far.

[@patriciafaure9392]

Thinking of you - hope you get well

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

@@patriciafaure9392 thank you so much ❤️

[@tracycrider7778]

Hugs and hoping it helps you ❤

[@darleneclark6098]

I also have autoimmune disease and know first hand how painful and frustrating it is. I have recently learned and started using Castor oil packs on my joints and back. I've had some great success and thought I'd share that with you. 🙏

[@lynettetucker544]

🌞Good morning Heidi thanks for sharing with everyone I love the wonderful fragrance of Basil 🍃 and I love hearing your 🐓🐓🐓talking it sounds like she is trying to tell you something.

[@cheribritt8750]

just ordered some seeds !! Thanks for tnfo!!

[@user-lw2dw2tg3f]

I want to plant that herb. I like your video God bless you

[@debbiefockler9890]

I failed getting my holy basil to grow very big before it died. :( I had to resort to buying dried from an outside source. I am going to try again next year. I love it as a tea. Thank you for this vlog. God bless.

[@sandyirby727]

Where did you buy it from?

[@debbiefockler9890]

@@sandyirby727 I bought it through Azure Standard. It was from Organic India.

[@KerriEverlasting]

You had me at the scientific name. Subscribed. 👍

[@vemadaniel1785]

I have this plant pot. I thought it's a kind of grass but amazed of its strong fragrance so I kept not thrown it instead. So I used it as table flower cuts center for it's nice fragrance. When your video pop up my screen cp, I run out now at our veranda and compare the plant exactly the same. Thanks up Above, it's really is a holy basil or Tulsi, you call, the name of the plant.

[@gourdsbyjm]

I have some growing but didn’t know what to do with it. Thank you

[@lynnpurfield9430]

It sounds marvelous, thank you xx I started tye seeds off quite late and got little plants but they withered as night temperature hit 10 C/50F I think.

[@lynnpurfield9430]

Looking forward to trying again in spring

[@freeatlast1423]

My Holy Basil had such pretty flowers this summer, I repotted it for indoors but will see how that goes indoors during a Michigan winter 🤞

[@linda51464]

I transfer my holy basil from garden to indoors here in Kentucky and it adapts quite well. I hope that in a sunny window yours will too. Blessings!

[@freeatlast1423]

@@linda51464 Thank you! That is good to know, I will see how it fairs and possibly add a heat mat if the weather really gets severe.

[@linda51464]

@@freeatlast1423 You're welcome! I keep mine in south-facing window at about 68-70 degrees room temperature and it does quite well without extra heat. (I also bring in in some of my favorite pepper plants, etc to overwinter them for the next growing season). I lived in Michigan ~4 years and I don't miss those colder winters! 🥶 Kentucky gets colder than I like.

[@freeatlast1423]

@@linda51464 lol, yes i moved here last November from zone 5 Illinois. I thought zone 6 would be easier to grow more but it so far seems a bit more challenging between weather and critters who want my veggies. I had a rabbit nest in one of my garden beds- i nearly drowned the poor bunnies watering before I realized they were there- obviously I need to do better barrier prevention of local wildlife intruders- all baby bunnies and I survived the near miss drowning.

[@freeatlast1423]

@@linda51464 thats great info, I have a really nice south/southeast bay window that will do well.

[@catdee3534]

Made 1 tincture and getting ready for a 2nd. May save some back for tea. The tincture was mainly for diabetic friends.

[@mamabetts]

I am on the opposide side of the state in Tri Cities, WA. Ya know the desert side. We grow basil outside full sun and they get huge. Thanks for the info on all it's uses

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I grew up in Wenatchee so I know first hand the distinct differences. Even the Seattle area is not as wet as we are!

[@mohammedal-muaidi2409]

الله جل جلاله ذكرها في القرآن الكريم ، الله ارشد البشر اليها فالذي ينصح بها هو خالقنا وخالق الريحان المقدس

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊

[@jackieellison4596]

So far in capsule form…glad to know further info..thx much

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@mikebaker4190]

Love my holy basil in my Thai food.

[@kleineroteHex]

Wow, it grows in your greenhouse, may be I will try.....

[@edeaver50]

Thank you for sharing that you grow in greenhouse. I follow you for two reasons. One you follow Jesus and 2 I live on the cool Oregon Coast. I don’t have a greenhouse but do use hoops and covers to grow and especially start plants in the garden. So it helps to know what will need a little help to get warm and cozy.

[@batgirl9745]

I grow regular basil but will be growing holy basil next summer.

[@elizabethmcgowan9743]

Great video

[@jeaniewilliam7669]

Hi, I used my holy basil fry with eggs and slices of 1 small shallot and only, can be egg soup too. It's incredible to soothing my dry throat. Regards from Sarawak East Malaysia 🇲🇾. Good luck ❤

[@jhansilaxmi3020]

Really useful. Thank. U

[@ronelkotze4401]

I love my tulsi and make a fermented tea.

[@sterlingmcvay2469]

I'm like you, I like All BASIL, especially in Thai Food. I just recently completed taking HOLY BASIL Capsules, for the First. I tend to Alternate Monthly, as they last, with various Supplements, I use Dr. Mercola Fermented BLACK GARLIC, Every Other Month, and I'm Starting to do this with, TULSI, now. I'm going to try a Tea this next time. Will grow when I can... , Thanks!

[@NovaTattooArt]

thank you!

[@hengledowl]

Looking into using this as a tea to help with menopause symptoms. Hope it helps.

[@629th]

we stir fired holy basil with ground pork or any type of protein over rice which is very popular thai meal you can find it every street food in Thailand never used as tea though thank you for the information

[@ThorneyRose]

Adaptogen:- Adaptogens increase the state of non-specific resistance in stress and decrease sensitivity to stressors, which results in stress protection, and prolong the phase of resistance (stimulatory effect). Instead of exhaustion, a higher level of equilibrium (the homeostasis) is attained the heterostasis.

[@thebatmom]

What's the best way to use it? And there's a few Holy basils, which one do you use?

[@cynsim]

I am considering using holy basil as a tea to aid in lowering blood pressure

[@sallysummerfield9952]

I grow holy Basil and use it as a tea. It is soothing to my mouth which becomes irritated due to Lupus

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@lifephotos]

I tried growing holy basil this year and I have so much of it. My husband and I don’t however like the smell of it and my eyes and nose itch when I am near it.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

Thank you for this information. I need to find seeds for holy basil. I’m growing 2 basils, one is Genovese and I’m not sure what the other is, it came in a 6 pk without a label, so it may be the same, but it’s smaller leafed. Many Blessings!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I get the Genovese and Emily mixed up often so now I am not really sure which one I am growing anymore but I know one has wider leaves than the other

[@thedrunkenfish5855]

Memory memory memory !!!

[@loriesantos9483]

Thank you for sharing this video i ask if the flower i can use of tea also

[@RainCountryHomestead]

O yes, you can use the flower too. :)

[@user-mg9hb7qw3b]

Hey!! I had once used the powder of Dry Holy Basil Leaves in Pasta in place of Normal Basil Leaves. It tastes good. Also, My Mother uses Tulsi leaves while making "Khichdi" During Winters in India. It tastes yumm!! 😅

[@dalegaa4094]

I just brought my potted holy basil plant (looks like a small shrub) into the house today since very cool nights. Have never tried to winter one over. Do you have suggestions? Temperature, water, humidity? I have grow lights if needed. Thanks.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have tried it with regular basil and while I managed to keep it alive, it really did not grow much at all. Herbs do not over winter even inside well here because it is usually so dark due to constant cloud cover and I am not going to hassle with a grow light. It will really depend on your area, how much light you get in the winter and if you decide to use a grow light or not.

[@KimandFrank]

❣Basil

[@gaylaskates8831]

I love Tulsi Tea! I wonder if you or anyone has made Tulsi Pesto?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not, I use mine mostly just for teas and usually cold teas