Tulsi: the plant at every doorstep

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) grows at nearly every doorstep across the subcontinent. Its ordinariness is exactly the point — medicine that grew in gardens, within reach.

Why we steep it twice

A single steep gives you fragrance. A second gives you substance. We press, rest and press again, so the drop you carry is honest.

How to use it well

Five drops in warm water, morning and evening, especially as the seasons turn. Traditionally used to support seasonal balance.