Holy basil is an herb from the basil family. Some animal and test tube studies suggest it has potential health benefits, such as aiding wound healing and stress relief, but this may not apply to ...

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 ...

You're probably familiar with the culinary herb, sweet basil, but there's another variety you might be less familiar with ...

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is native to Southeast Asia. It has a history within Indian medicine as a treatment for many conditions, from eye diseases to ringworms. However, more research into its ...

Jennifer M. Edwards is a journalist and author and certified personal trainer. She spent several years as the lifestyle editor for several daily newspapers in Texas, New York, and Florida. Her work ...

Growing a Tulsi (holy basil) plant is a beautiful way to invite life, aroma, and even spiritual energy into your home. But when your plant starts wilting, losing leaves, or looking unhappy, it can ...

When my olfactory and gustatory senses become satiated with the summer flavors of Italian basil, I seek more exotic herbal stimulation. That's when I turn to another enchanting, complex, sultry member ...

The Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant holds great religious and medicinal significance in Indian households. While it’s known for its health benefits and is considered highly auspicious, many people struggle ...

Originally native to India, Asia, and Africa, basil was held to be a sacred and noble herb. In fact, the word “basil” comes from the ancient Greek “basilikhon” which means “royal." Today, Ocimum ...