Holy Basil (Tulsi)

• Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum L. (synonym of Ocimum tenuiflorum L.)
• Origin: India
• Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
• Plant Part: Leaves and Tops
• Cultivation: Conventional
• Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
• Note: Top to Middle Note
• Aroma Families: Anisic, Herbal
• Aroma: Sweet, pungent, clove-like, somewhat bitter green/herbaceous aroma, with a soft balsamic-woody undertone; very persistent sweetness.
• Contraindications: Anticoagulant medications, and others; please see Safety Considerations below.

Holy Basil, commonly known as Tulsi, is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine³ and is considered useful for the brow's energy center (or Third Eye), the chakra of intuition and soul knowledge. Healthy function of the brow chakra allows the individual to trust their intuition and the soul's natural expression.