What is the king of healing herbs?
Basil – the king of herbs, the all-purpose plant. Bursting with flavor, a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and a trusted cure for many ailments. Worshipped as a saint in India, venerated as guardian of the dead in ancient Egypt. Here, hidden deep inside its leaf cells, lies the key to its flavor and healing qualities. It is also known as the herb, holy basil (Ocimum sanctum). Tulsi is sacred in India and can be referred to as “Queen of the Herbs” in Ayurvedic medicine.