Tulsi, or Holy Basil, is an adaptogen in the mint family. As a nervine, it is an ally against stress and anxiety. It has a wonderful aroma and taste that is reminiscent of bubblegum and spice. It grows about three feet tall and has green and purplish leaves in opposite pairs on a hairy square stem. It has small white or purple flowers in a long raceme.

What Does Tulsi Do For Your Skin?

In folk herbalism, holy basil is said to improve the luster of skin. It helps balance sebum production, so it's helpful for oily or acneic constitutions.

What makes it really special, however, is its ability to fortify the skin against UV and radiation damage. It helps the cells maintain a healthy cell structure, and is useful when applied before sun exposure.

Additionally, it has been applied as a poultice of the leaves and roots on snakebites, scorpion stings and other insect bites. The same poultice can also be applied to eczema, psoriasis, boils and fungal infections. 

Why is Tulsi Used in Hair Care?

Tulsi can be used to help promote healthy scalps by regulating oil production and improving dandruff and scalp itch. Overall, it promotes shiny, hydrated hair. 

Ways to Use Tulsi

Tulsi can be applied as a poultice, infused oil, salve, hydrosol, compress, tincture, infusion and can be stored fresh or dried to use in teas.

You can find tulsi in the following products: Tulsi Hydrosol, Bella Whip, Balance Cleanser, Grow Hair Serum, Glow Serum, Sun Kissed Serum

How to Grow Tulsi

Grow in pots or in the garden and harvest just as it begins to flower. It’s a perennial but is not frost tolerant, so it is often grown as an annual. Harvest the aerial parts six inches from the ground throughout the spring and summer.

To learn more about Tulsi and add it to your herbal library, you can download my full

Tulsi Monograph HERE.