Hello Holy Basil
We craft our creative flavors around the beautiful and off-beat so you can better experience the uncommon majesty this planet has to offer us. From ashwagandha to hibiscus to Lion’s Mane, we love to geek out and channel our inner science nerd.
If you find yourself pondering some of our ingredients, you are in luck. Say hello to holy basil.
What is Holy Basil?
You may be most familiar with sweet basil, as you may currently be growing it in your backyard garden or in your kitchen on a sunny windowsill, but holy basil is not the same as sweet basil. Though closely related, holy basil is also known as tulsi and is a flowering plant of the mint family. Revered in India for more than 5,000 years as “The Queen of Herbs,” holy basil is grown for its aromatic leaves.
Benefits of Holy Basil
Native to the Indian subcontinent, holy basil grows throughout Southeast Asia and is widely used in Ayurvedic practices as an herbal tea for a variety of ailments. Holy basil is also a powerful adaptogen that supports balance in all systems of the body and is most often regarded for its stress-relieving properties. This flowering plant is so powerful it is even considered sacred in Hinduism.
All parts of the holy basil plant act as an adaptogen. As a reminder, an adaptogen is a natural substance that helps the body adapt to stress and promotes mental balance. Although adaptogens are rooted in a holistic approach, scientific research shows holy basil can help the mind cope with various types of stress including chemical, emotional, infectious, and physical stressors. Holy basil has also been found to have anti-anxiety and antidepressant properties. Yeah, it is safe to say holy basil is an herb for all reasons and seasons.
How to Use Holy Basil
Like its sweet basil counterpart, holy basil can be used as a culinary herb. Reminiscent of a few flavors like clove, Italian basil, and mint, holy basil has a bitter and peppery spiciness that intensifies with cooking. Holy basil can also be enjoyed raw or brewed into tea. Do not worry, it is caffeine-free.
Cooking is great and all, but in our opinion, why cook it when you can drink it instead? We like to use holy basil for its balancing properties, which is why we included it in one of our favorite Adaptonic flavors - Strawberry Holy Basil.
Like its sweet basil counterpart, holy basil can be used as a culinary herb. Reminiscent of a few flavors like clove, Italian basil, and mint, holy basil has a bitter and peppery spiciness that intensifies with cooking. Holy basil can also be enjoyed raw or brewed into tea. Do not worry, it is caffeine-free.
Cooking is great and all, but in our opinion, why cook it when you can drink it instead? We like to use holy basil for its balancing properties, which is why we included it in one of our favorite Adaptonic flavors - Strawberry Holy Basil.
Say Hello to Strawberry Holy Basil
If you want a sweet sip of strawberries, may we suggest a can of our Strawberry Holy Basil Adaptonic? Body-balancing holy basil pairs perfectly with succulent strawberries to create an experience so delicious you may even call it holy. (Do you see what we did there?)
The next time you need a balancing experience or a grounding moment in the midst of a busy day, reach for a can of holy basil and find a holy place within your own inner sanctuary. Stay rowdy friends!
The next time you need a balancing experience or a grounding moment in the midst of a busy day, reach for a can of holy basil and find a holy place within your own inner sanctuary. Stay rowdy friends!
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