Sweet and Holy Basil.
Most people are familiar cooking with Sweet Basil 
however many of our clients are intrigued when we speak about another variation of basil called Holy Basil, or Tulsi. Although both have incredible benefits for the body, you will generally hear Tulsi more often referred to in the Ayurvedic context.
however many of our clients are intrigued when we speak about another variation of basil called Holy Basil, or Tulsi. Although both have incredible benefits for the body, you will generally hear Tulsi more often referred to in the Ayurvedic context.Sweet basil is widely within our culture and is a staple in many dishes; pasta 
pizza 
pesto etc. Sweet basil is naturally sweet, bitter and pungent in taste and is best suited for Vata and Kapha doshas. It is useful in treating indigestion, cough 
asthma and is great for supporting stress relief.
pizza pesto etc. Sweet basil is naturally sweet, bitter and pungent in taste and is best suited for Vata and Kapha doshas. It is useful in treating indigestion, cough asthma and is great for supporting stress relief.Known as Tulsi, holy basil is known as one of the most scared herbs in Ayurveda. It is used for treating respiratory conditions, congestion, lethargy and poor circulation. People in Australia are less familiar with Holy Basil in comparison to its Sweet Basil family member, but awareness around Tulsi is growing. We have Tulsi available in various tea formulations as well as powdered and dry form.
is known as one of the most scared herbs in Ayurveda. It is used for treating respiratory conditions, congestion, lethargy and poor circulation. People in Australia are less familiar with Holy Basil in comparison to its Sweet Basil family member, but awareness around Tulsi is growing. We have Tulsi available in various tea formulations as well as powdered and dry form.Sweet Basil is more appropriate for cooking while Holy Basil is great for various tea mixtures. Beware that both can be heating in nature and when used in excess aggravate Pitta 
Dosha.
Dosha.Below is a simple recipe for a homemade pesto recipe. This is delicious as a topping for roasted vegetables or mixed in with whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves.
leaves.* 1/3 cup pine nuts.
* 1/3 cup grated parmesan.
* 1/2 garlic 
clove.
clove.* 4 tablespoons olive oil.
Instructions:
* Blend the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and garlic until smooth.
* Scrape the sides of the processor.
* Add the oil slowly while blending.
Yum! We hope you enjoy this recipe 
More recipes are available in our Ebook, which is available on our website. The link to view is in our bio.
More recipes are available in our Ebook, which is available on our website. The link to view is in our bio.
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