tulsi
ocimum sanctum
fresh tulsi from night rainbow farm
{ADAPTOGEN. NERVOUS SYSTEM. MOOD.}
Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, ‘SEDUCES THE SPIRIT & SUBDUES THE MIND.’ The beautiful & brilliant farmer/ herbalist/ nurse/ smoke show Suzanne Woodard of Woodard’s Farm said that.
Simply put, adaptogens support our adaptability. In supporting the adrenal glands, they help cultivate more solid energy levels while bolstering our RESILIENCY IN THE FACE OF STRESS. When recovering from burnout, reseting circadian rhythm & soothing a frayed nervous system, adaptogens are the thing, and TULSI is queen of them all.
Supporting circulation in the brain, tulsi helps to relieve mental tension & ease that frazzled or foggy feeling we feel when our nervous system has been on high alert for too long, making room for clearer, calmer, more uplifting thought processes.
Tulsi is a neurotrophorestorative. By helping to rebuild a depleted nervous system, it helps optimize stress hormone production so that we can cultivate healthier mental & emotional fortitude.
As a carminative, tulsi has an antispasmodic effect and stimulates circulation in the GI tract, helping to infuse vigor into a lethargic digestive system. A mild bitter, it also supports liver function and thus gut health & detoxification pathways.
We get ours from Zack Woods Herb Farm in Hyde Park, VT, and Generation Herbs in Craftsbury, VT.*
F I N D I T I N :
{ an herbal electuary }
Green gold is our bright & nourishing mineral-rich infused herbal honey. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plant material. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ zack woods herb farm nettle, lemon balm, tulsi & peppermint in brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ nourishing nervine oxymel }
Unrivaled champion of the nerves & adrenals, silky milky oat seed stars in this cast of merry men, accompanied by dusky tulsi, the potent adaptogen, & gladdening nervine lemon balm to deliver {as Robin Hood did} soothing support to the stressed & depleted. Relish daily as is, pair with spirits for a sublime cocktail or add to water: sparkling or still. Shake well before sipping. Steal from the rich & give to the poor, or at the very least, TAX THE RICH.
{ zack woods herb farm milky oat tops & lemon balm with children of the night rainbow tulsi in side hill cider mill raw barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ tonic tea blend }
4 oz
DRINK YOUR GREENS. Ancient superfood nettle for its iron, calcium, vitamins A & C is partnered here with magnesium-rich oatstraw, food for the nerves & adrenals. Uplifting nervines lemon balm & rose brighten this blend with grounding skullcap to ease the busy mind. Pour boiling water over herbs, cover & let steep for 20 minutes - several hours / overnight. Use 1 tablespoon herb per cup of water, or 1/4 cup of herb per quart jar of water. Consume daily to build vitamin & mineral supplies while tonifying the nervous system. Bottoms up!
{ zack woods herb farm nettle & lemon balm, our friendly allies farm oatstraw & skullcap with organic egyptian roses }
