What is Tulsi（Holi Basil）？什麼是特拉希？

〝The Queen of Herbs〞is the most sacred herb of India. Tulsi（Ocimum sanctum）, although also known as Holy Basil, is a different plant from the pesto variety of Basil（Ocimum basilicum）. Tulsi has been revered in India for over five thousand years, as a healing balm for body, mind and spirit, and is known to bestow an amazing number of health benefits. INDIA is pleased to offer Organic Tulsi, for the first time, as a stress-relieving, energizing and delicious tea. For Tulsi Tea Collection we utilize a proprietary combination of 3 varieties of Tulsi：Rama Tulsi（Ocimum sanctum), Krishna Tulsi（Ocimum sanctum）and Vana Tulsi（Ocimum gratissimum）. Each variety lends its own distinct and characteristic taste that contributes to the delicious flavor and aroma of our blend.

Tulsi is rich in antioxidant and renowned for its restorative powers, Tulsi has several benefits：

Relieves stress 減壓

Bolsters immunity 增強免疫力

Enhances stamina 提升精力

Provides support during cold season 嚴冬禦寒

Promotes healthy metabolism 促進新陳代謝

A natural immune-modulator 天然的免疫調節劑

The unique chemistry of Tulsi is highly complex. Tulsi contains hundreds of beneficial compounds known as phyto-chemicals. Working together, these compounds possess strong antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, adaptogenic, and immune-enhancing properties that promote general health and support the body's natural defense against stress and diseases. The essential oils in the leaves of Tulsi that contribute to the fragrance and refreshing flavor of Tulsi Tea, are a particularly rich source of valuable phyto-chemicals.

      Modern scientific research offers impressive evidence that Tulsi reduces stress, enhances stamina, relieves inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, prevents gastric ulcers, lowers fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar.〞

（Dr. Ralph Miller, former Director of Research for the Canadian Dept. of Health and Welfare.）