Holy basil contains antioxidants which can help you improve heart healthiStock Holy basil or tulsi is an essential part of every Indian household. It is often used for medicinal purposes as well. Some ...

Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is a member of the mint, or Labiatae, family. Though it is closely related to sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) frequently used in cooking, holy basil has a much richer ...

This easy-to-grow perennial from the mint family is known for its fragrant qualities. In fact, its name derives from the Greek word meaning "aromatic herb." ...

Pesto sauce, tulsi tea, Thai soup - basil is used in many culinary creations but we are not really sure if we should use the holy basil from the plant in our homes or get the other kind, known as ...

In natural and plant medicine circles, holy basil is revered as the Mother Medicine of Nature, the Queen of Herbs, and the Elixir of Life. Find it at your local nursery. After slumbering patiently on ...

Believed to have first been grown in the wild in northern India, holy basil reaches a height of almost two feet and has many branches, making it almost seem like a shrub. 3 The branches have hairy ...

A recent study published in the National Library of Medicine reveals that holy basil extract significantly reduces cortisol levels, the body's stress hormone, by up to 36%. The eight-week trial, ...

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), popularly known as "tulsi", is one of the most used medicinal herbs in Bangladesh. It has been revered since ancient times in the Indian sub-continent as an herb that ...

Holy basil is an aromatic plant in the same family as the more familiar sweet basil, which you can find in pizzas and other cooked food. Holy basil, however, has been cultivated for use in religious ...

Atwater Village is about to get some new Bangkok-style Thai street food this year, and right on the neighborhood’s main drag. Holy Basil, which has found success in Downtown operating as a fast-casual ...

At the end of 2020, a red neon sign spelling the words “Holy Basil” appeared over a takeout window in a downtown food hall still under construction, and Thai dining in Los Angeles tilted slightly on ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the ...