Basil, Holy / Tulsi Essential Oil
Wildcrafted

Blends Well With: citrus oils, jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, bergamot, clary sage, hyssop, sandalwood, cedarwood, chamomile, lavender

Scent: spicy, sweet, herbaceous, floral, with licorice undertones

Suggested Use:
NERVE TONIC: dilute 10 drops per ounce of carrier oil and massage along the spine
FEVER: 10 drops per ounce of carrier oil and massage onto neck
EXPECTORANT: add 1-2 drops into a bowl of boiling water - inhale to release congestion - Eucalyptus can be added as well(keep tissues handy)
STRESS RELIEF: 20 drops lavender, 10 drops Tulsi, 5 drops Chamomile into 4 oz of carrier oil and massage into skin as needed
DIGESTIVE: Compress - add 5 drops to 1 cup warm water, put cloth in the water, wring out lightly and apply to abdomen
INSECT BITES: one drop on a bandage applied to bite will remove poison

Contraindications: Caustic - possible skin irritation if used undiluted - must be diluted before applied to skin. Do not use while pregnant, on the elderly or on babies or if you are epileptic.

THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Next to the lotus, Tulsi is the most sacred of all plants in India, and is worshipped by the Hindu culture. Tulsi means “the incomparable one”, and is revered in India. It is widely known across South Asia as a medicinal plant and an herbal tea, commonly used in Ayurveda, and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism in which devotees perform worship involving tulsi plants or leaves.

The Tulsi plant is regarded as a Goddess, or Divine Mother, and the consort of Lord Krishna with special ceremonies performed to mark the start of the marriage season, where holy basil is placed upon altars with flowers and food being offered.

According the Rig Veda, an ancient text written over 5,000 years ago and the first book of Ayurveda, Tulsi was an herb well regarded for its many healing properties. It is regarded in Ayurveda as the “elixir of life” and it is also believed to be a promoter of immortality.

DID YOU KNOW

There have been many recent studies done, which show that the eugenol properties inherent in Tulsi work extremely well as an analgesic or painkiller. There are also other studies that show Tulsi to be effective in reducing cholesterol levels as well as, reducing blood glucose levels in diabetes.

Tulsi, when used in blends with rose, geranium and ylang ylang, is an excellent tonic for healing grief in the heart, or any kind of sadness. Tulsi has a powerful feminine energy that is much like the Divine Mother, who will nestle her babies in the arms of love, soothing all manner of stress and anxiety. It is a euphoric essential oil, and brings great joy and happiness to the emotional system.

Tulsi has shown great promise as an immunostimulant due to the antioxidant properties of the essential oil, and could be used as a massage oil, being diluted in jojoba oil. Tulsi is a known adaptogen, which means that it is an agent that can adapt to stressors in its environment, which also means that Tulsi can boost your entire system against stress; relaxing and calming the body, mind and spirit!

Special thanks to Allison Stillman, from Romancing the Divine, for providing this beautiful write up on this Sacred Oil







CAUTION:
- Keep out of reach of children
- Not for internal use unless prescribed by your doctor
- Dilute essential oils before use - Lavender and Tea Tree oil are ok to use undiluted (neat)
- Do not use essential oils during pregnancy unless approved by your Physician and Certified Aromatherapist
- Consult with your Physician and Certified Aromatherapist before using essential oils

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