green to dark purple, depending on the variety. In the wild,
tulsi is an annual, but it can be kept as a perennial by trimming
it before it forms seeds. The plant has delicate lavender-col-
ored flowers, and its fruit consists of tiny rust-colored nuts.
A native of India, holy basil is now cultivated all over the
where herbs and pots world. In warm, tropical climates, it grows as a perennial, but
come from the same clay
in Europe and North America, it is considered a half-hardy
annual. Holy Basil appreciates full sun but will tolerate fil-
Specializing In:
tered light and partial shade. Like other basils, it requires well-
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drained soil and should be planted in the late spring to early
summer when day-and night temperatures are not likely to dip
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below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C). Note: it is known to have
bridal showers
a short shelf life, so pick immediately before using as it has a
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tendency to rapidly deteriorate after harvest.
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Holy Basil does well as a container plant and makes a
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garden. It produces a pleasant fragrance that is said to discour-
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age mosquitoes. For this reason, it is beloved by many as a
patio plant.
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IN SUMMARY:
New research confirms what practitioners of Ayurvedic
Seagrove, NC
medicine have believed for thousands of years: Holy Basil has
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anti aging properties. Persistent use of this herb will help al-
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leviate stress, and recent studies suggest that Tulasi may be
a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers, due to its
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significant amount of eugenol. Studies have also shown Tulsi
to be effective for diabetes, by reducing blood glucose levels,
and the same study showed significant reduction in total cho-
lesterol levels with Tulsi.
Holy Basil is typically ingested in one of two ways ... the
traditional Ayurvedic method is to boil fresh leaves and water
until the water reduces to half. Then you can either drink the
resulting “tea” or eat the crushed herb when it cools. Holy ba-
sil is one of those herbal teas that you have to develop a taste
for. It is described as having a hot spicy taste that is similar to
that of cloves. You might find that it is difficult to find the fresh
leaves in the U.S., remember you can always used it in the
dried form.
The natural choice for
Holy Basil is not recommended for those who are preg-
your special occasion...
nant, nursing or trying to conceive. This caution comes from
Offering you an historic mill
the herb’s possible (although not established) effect on hor-
for your wedding, rehearsal dinner,
mones. Also, avoid ingesting the oil if you have any type of
family or school reunion.
kidney or liver disease, as you may experience difficulty elimi-
nating it from your body. There are no known drug interactions
Our deck has over 750 sq feet
with Holy Basil.
with a built-in bbq overlooking the
Be aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does
same creek that borders the NC Zoo. not strictly regulate herbs and dietary supplements. There is
no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products contain-
We are co-creating with nature,
ing or claiming to contain Holy Basil. Decisions to use herbs
we'd love to teach you too!
or supplements should be carefully considered. Individuals
should discuss taking herbs or supplements with their phar-
5846 Erect Road • Seagrove, NC
macist or health care provider before starting.
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Written by Wendy Evensen of Carolina Herbs and Candles.
www.TheMillHouseatRichlandCreek.com
Visit www.CarolinaHerbsandCandles.com for more informa-
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