Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Also called: holy basil

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Tulsi (Holy Basil): Tulsi Water, Tea, Growing Tips and Cautions

How to brew tulsi water and tea, grow a bushy holy basil plant through winter, and who should skip it: blood thinners, pregnancy and trying to conceive.

Uses, amounts and cautions are in the full guide; always check the cautions before trying something new.

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Adrak Tulsi Chai: Ginger and Holy Basil, Two Ways

The cold-morning cup from the courtyard tulsi plant. Water and milk versions, exact grams of ginger, and why tulsi goes in during…

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Is Stevia (Meethi Tulsi) Good for Diabetics? Leaf, Drops, Labels

Is stevia good for diabetics? Pure stevia won't raise sugar, but many sachets hide dextrose. Leaf vs drops vs blends, chai tips…

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