Organic Traditions Holy Basil Smoothie Booster (Formerly Full Spectrum Holy Basil), 33g

Organic Traditions Holy Basil Smoothie Booster Details

• Certified Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO
• Deliciously fresh, uplifting holy basil-citrus, anise-like taste
• No added flavors, fillers, preservatives, additives, sweeteners, colors, stabilizers or excipients

Holy basil, also commonly known as Tulsi or “The Incomparable One” has been revered in India for centuries. It is considered to be one of the most sacred plants in the Ayurvedic Tradition. Tulsi leaves were traditionally used for religious, ceremonial and medicinal purposes. This adaptogenic herb is one of the key rejuvenating tonics in Ayurveda. For centuries, sages and yogis have used the herb before meditation in order to calm the mind and encourage a blissful state.

Holy Basil is known for its refreshingly fragrant basil-citrus, anise-like flavour. It is a wonderful herb to incorporate into the daily diet with many health promoting benefits. This balancing herb supports many systems of the body. According to the energetic principles of Ayurveda, Holy Basil is pungent in the Rasa taste energy and heating in action according to Virya. Although it is considered a heating herb, in small amounts it will not aggravate Pitta and is particularly good for removing excess Vata and Kapha. All three constitutions can benefit from the use of Holy Basil.

As one of nature’s most revered botanticals, Holy Basil has been used for centuries as an important herbal remedy in Ayurvedic Medicine. Our proprietary full spectrum process gently extracts the full array of phytonutrients using a combination of supercritical and hydro-ethanolic extraction, offering the complete signature of the herb in its most potent and pure form. No harsh chemicals, solvents or high heat are used in the process ensuring optimal stability and the complete profile of protective therapeutic benefits as nature intended. This free-flowing soluble powder can be taken as is or added to any beverage, smoothie or recipe. Extremely concentrated. Use ⅛-¼ teaspoon.

For use as a general, daily tonic: Use ⅛-¼ teaspoon of Organic Traditions Holy Basil Smoothie Booster once or twice daily. Sensitive individuals may want to start with only 1/8th of a teaspoon once daily and assess the results.

How To Use In The Kitchen And On-The-Go:

While most supercritical extracts are only available in a liquid form, Organic Traditions proprietary technology offers this dual-extraction in an easy to use, semisoluble, free flowing powder. The powder is extremely concentrated. Adjust the amount for your needs and for each unique application.

⅛-¼ of a teaspoon of Holy Basil Smoothie Booster can be added to 8-16 oz. of water, coconut water, any beverage, smoothie or recipe. Make warm tea-like infusions by adding the powder to warm water (not boiling) and a natural sweetener of your choice such as Organic Traditions Yacon Syrup or Organic Traditions Coconut Palm Sugar.

A cup of Holy Basil tea (do not use hot or boiling water – lukewarm water is fine) with Yacon or Coconut Palm Sugar is wonderful before any mental activity, meditative practice or even before bed. It is also excellent as a daily tonic. In traditional Ayurveda, Holy Basil is often prepared in a milk decoction or combined with Ghee. You can choose to use almond milk or any other non-dairy milk as an alternative. Holy basil combines well with many herbs such as Brahmi, Gotu Kola, Turmeric and Ashwagandha. Add Holy Basil Smoothie Booster for example to a water bottle with a teaspoon of Organic Traditions Yacon Syrup when you are on the go to create a refreshing and uplifting drink. Simply shake and enjoy.

Please note that Holy Basil has a lovely basil, anise-like taste. It is very palatable, but some may prefer to use a small amount of natural sweetener.