Holy basil is an adaptogen that strengthens vitality and increases our ability to handle long-term and every day stressors. It helps us to be resilient and appreciate the joys in life.
Holy basil helps to protect the heart, lowers blood pressure and stabilizes blood sugar. As it is a member of the mint family, and mint is known to help improve digestion, holy basil helps to restore pH balance in the body and promotes healthy gut flora. It has a balancing effect on the immune system as a whole.
Holy basil may be consumed in teas, tinctures, or supplemental form. Some also like to add it to their cooking or even eat it raw.
