Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Tulsi
A sacred adaptogenic herb warming to the respiratory system, used to clear Kapha, ease stress, and support immunity and clear breathing.
reduces Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha
Media
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Traditionally used for
- cough
- congestion
- stress
- low immunity
- mental fog
Contraindications & cautions
- high Pitta
- trying to conceive (traditional caution)
- anticoagulant therapy
Possible interactions
- anticoagulants
- diabetes medication
Evidence notes
Small trials suggest effects on stress markers and fasting glucose; evidence preliminary.
Regulatory notes
Common food supplement and tea.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Pushpa varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.