Holy Basil Seeds

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The meditational qualities of Holy Basil (Tulsi) and the authentic high altitude, aged Patchouli we offer, when ground and made into a tea or a smoke, are widely popular amidst Sadhus (mendicants) and is used used for enhancing the dreams, meditations and calming the spirit. Holy basil (O. sanctum, O. tenuiflorum) is a sacred herb in India, where it is used in religious ceremonies and planted around Hindu temples and sacred groves. Sacred groves are believed to be the abode of certain deities or spirits. Both become powerful visionary herbs for dreamers when mixed together, and many report that they like if better than the world-famous Calea zacatechichi.

Holy basil originates in the tropical parts of Asia, but its distribution has been expanded by humans to many tropical regions of the world. It is a highly sacred plant in Hindu religion where it is dedicated to Vishnu. It has a sweet clove-like fragrance. Because of its holiness it is not used as a food in the Indian sub-continent.

Origins

Holy basil is native to tropical Asia but has been dispersed by humans so that it now grows in many tropical parts of the world. It is a sacred plant in Hindu religion, and has been cultivated in India in courtyards or temples, and in pots in homes, for about 3000 years. Holy basil has been cultivated in India for thousands of years.

History

The history of the plant in South Asia is closely linked with folklore and mythology. It represents Vishnupriya or Beloved of Vishnu, since it is believed to be the embodiment of the goddess Lakshmi, the spouse of Vishnu. What is apparent is that it has been valued and cultivated since ancient times in India as an intimate link between the household and the spiritual world.

The Aryans, who structured the forms of Hinduism, were nature-worshippers and their poetry and imagery were rich with the evocation of nature. Perhaps they were drawn to holy basil because of its fragrance and delicacy. It may also have been already well-entrenched in the myths of the indigenous people and from there absorbed into Hinduism.

Holy basil is mentioned in the Rig Veda, written in about 1500 BC, and its holiness is celebrated in the Puranas. It is highly regarded in the Ayurvedic system of medicine and is noted in medical treatises such the Charaka Samhita written between the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD.

Holy Basil is classified as a dreaming herb, visionary herb, and hypnotic.

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1. gina on 1/22/2012, said:

I bought theses seeds some time ago and finally deceided to do something with them. I ground up 2 grams of seeds with 2 grams of patchouli leaf, mixed them together and smoked it. I must say the buzz is mellow and the smoke alittle harsh but overall I enjoyed it. The only thing is that it did not last that long.
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2. Anna on 12/29/2011, said:

Tulsi seeds are absolutely invaluable. They add a grounding quality when combined with other herbs, such as Calea zacatechihi, and you can also steep them to make a relaxing tea that will help to promote calm and peaceful sleep and dreams. These seeds are particularly potent when combined in a tea or smoking blend with patchouli leaves - this creates a very interesting hypnotic effect that often allows me to easily enter vivid and lucid dreaming states throughout the night. Definitely worth trying if you're interested in dream work!
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3. Bryan on 2/27/2011, said:

When smoked alone, even with dried B. caapi leaves, there isn't any significant effects that I've noticed. If you plan on buying the Holy Basil seeds, you should do more research.
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