Tulsi Leaves (Holy Basil)
Ayurveda's Elixir of Immortality! A sacred basil in an Indian garden
Description
Unlike sweet basil, has a spicy, cooling aroma resembling cloves/peppermint. Used mainly for tea/medicinal food rather than cooking.
Classification: For Health Conscious,Herb,Sacred Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
- Tulsi (Holy Basil) raw leaves
Instructions
- Tear a few raw leaves, boil in hot water with ginger/cardamom into cold-preventing 'Tulsi Tea'.
- Float in water/milk (Panchamrit) offered to gods during prayer rituals to transfer sacred aroma.
- Chew a few leaves raw as is to boost immunity.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Tulsi
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Gapao basil (aroma similar, but Ayurvedic sacredness irreplaceable)
Pairing
Tulsi Tea, Panchamrit
Trivia
[Hardcore] Meaning 'incomparable', the most sacred plant in Hinduism. Considered Goddess Lakshmi's incarnation; traditional Indian homes invariably have a potted Tulsi (altar) in the courtyard with daily prayers offered.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] On a morning feeling slightly unwell, tear a few leaves from the garden pot, munching them raw to directly ingest earth's energy!
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