*purchased organic herb*

Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum)

Taste: Sweet, Pungent

Energetics: Warming, Drying, mixed Tonic/Relaxant depending on tissue

Actions: Adaptogen, Inflammation Modulating, Anti-Microbial, Carminative, Spasmolydic, Immuno-Modulator, Diaphoretic

Affinities: Immune System, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Cardiovascular System

Preparations: Tea, Tincture, Powder

Contraindications: not for use in pregnancy or when trying to conceive, caution for those with hypoglycemia

Herb-Drug Interactions: those taking anti-coagulants should be cautious due to the slight blood-thinning effect of the herb