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Holy Basil Oil: Support for a Healthy Stress Response

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Holy basil oil has a number of uses, from supporting a healthy stress response to promoting a healthy mood. Learn more about this helpful essential oil.

Do you love walking into a room and the smell of peppermint or lavender fill your head and body? It’s such an invigorating and refreshing experience, it’s no wonder essential oils have gained in popularity over the years. Whether they’re meant for aromatherapy, medicinal or just a room deodorizer, utilizing essential oils in your favorite diffuser can be a great supplement to your healthy lifestyle. Some of the more popular choices for essential oils are lemongrass, eucalyptus, and peppermint. These are great options if you’re looking for a stress reliever or a calming sensation. Similarly, holy basil oil may support a healthy response to stress and is often overlooked next to these more popular and mainstream choices. With all these positive benefits, holy basil oil is a well worth investment.

What is Holy Basil?

Holy Basil is a type of plant native to areas of north central India and is also popularly called tulsi. Unlike common basil, holy basil is not an herb or plant to cook with, but instead is used medicinally for a variety of ailments. Holy basil or Queen of Herbs is considered to be the most valuable plant in Hindu culture. Holy basil supports a healthy response to stress, promotes a healthy heart and immune system and supports your energy levels. It’s a perfect addition if you’re lacking in some of these areas and want to add to your healthy lifestyle.

Essential Oils. What are they?

Essential oils are used for a variety of reasons and can promote he health of you and your loved ones. Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that come from the stem, roots or leaves of a particular plant. There are a variety of ways to use essential oils. One of the most popular way to use through the air using is a dehumidifier, diffuser or vaporizers.  With holy basil oil, specifically, you’re getting all the great potential benefits of tulsi (or holy basil) by adding it to your favorite diffuser. It’s a great alternative if you don’t like the taste of tulsi, but love the smell.

Holy Basil Oil


Holy basil oil has been used for centuries to help support a number of health issues, including ailments and mosquitoes. Interested in testing out these potential benefits for yourself? We have plenty of holy basil oil options in our store for those who want to give it a try. Due to holy basil’s spiciness, it’s a great oil not only for its potential health benefits, but it is thought to have warming and clarifying properties when it is used in a vaporizer.

Other Holy Basil Products

If you prefer to avoid essential oils, you can also experience the benefits of holy basil with other methods. For the tea lover, we’ve got tulsi tea available. What better way to support a healthy mood than with a nice, hot cup of holy basil tea? If you’d like to experience the potential health benefits of holy basil without the taste, we also carry a selection of capsules.

If you love essential oils, then holy basil oil may make a difference for you. Not only does it smell great and gives your home a warm and refreshing feeling, but it can also help with relaxation, promote a healthy lifestyle and help alleviate some of the world’s most common ailments. Start off the fall season right with this sweet and spicy aroma and purchase holy basil oil today!

Have you tried holy basil oil before? If so, share your experience in the comments below!