Chop 6-8 leaves of Holy Basil (Tulsi).  Place in cup and cover with about 1/2 cup of hot water. Let steep covered for about 5 minutes. Serve as is or with some honey. This is a popular medicinal tea for stress relieving and health promoting.

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*Do not use Holy Basil if you are taking a blood thinner, trying to get pregnant, or are pregnant. It will lower your blood sugar so if you are taking medication for diabetes be sure to monitor your blood sugar that you don’t lower it too much or do not use if you have low blood sugar.