Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a herb revered by Ayurveda for thousands of years to promote health throughout the entire body. Tulsi is undoubtably one of the planet’s leading medicinal herbs and includes long list of incredible health benefits. With the scientific name Ocimum Sanctum, Tulsi is used for its ability to support a healthy response to stress, natural detoxification, boost immunity, increase stamina, endurance & energy, restore balance & harmony in the body - the list goes on.

The Doshas

According to Ayurveda, we are all comprised of three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha….. When all are in balance we are in good health, mind-body-spirit. However, our diet and lifestyle can lead to various stages of imbalance in any of these aspects, disrupting our sense of wellbeing. When the doshas are balanced, we feel happy, healthy, clear thinking, calm and have good energy.

Using herbs regularly is a natural and effective way to assist the body to come back into balance. A food is considered to be tridoshic if it is balancing to all three doshas. According to the ancient, classic Ayurvedic Text, Charaka Samhita, Tulsi is considered to be warming, and as being balancing to Vata and Kapha, and to increase Pitta.

VATA

Comprised of air and ether, i.e. the winds of the body and mind. So vata shares the qualities of these elements: cold, light, rough, mobile, dry. It is responsible for all movement in the body including regulating the nervous system, the flow of breath and blood, elimination of wastes.

Effect of Tulsi
Purifies Vata and Prana
Calms the mind & nervous system, good for stress
Promotes digestion
Promotes toxin removal

PITTA

Comprised of fire and water and exists as water or oil in the body. It is pungent, hot, oily, and is responsible for metabolic activity associated with endocrine function, hormone levels, digestion, body temperatures, hunger, thirst and skin quality.

Effect of Tulsi
Promotes digestion
Due to its warming & drying nature, can be consumed in lower quantities if Pitta is prominent or out of balance

KAPHA

Comprised of a combination of earth and water elements, so it is slow, heavy, cool, dense, soft, unctuous and sweet. It holds the body together, lubricates and protects and relates to phlegm in the body.

Effect of Tulsi
Clears damp, colds & mucous
Promotes digestion
Promotes toxin removal

You will find Tulsi blended with many other herbs throughout the ORGANIC INDIA range of Tulsi Teas. The combination of carefully chosen herbs makes many of the overall tea formulations tridoshic in their effect. For example, a herbal infusion that contains many warming herbs and some cooling herbs will give you the benefits of the warmth, such as digestive support, but without being overly heating to Pitta dosha, it is therefore balanced in its effect: i.e. tridoshic.

Drinking Tulsi Tea can have so many benefits. If you are unsure if Tulsi is right for you, we recommend introducing one cup daily and then gradually increasing to find the quantity that supports you best.