

I know “Adaptogens” is a “thing” right now in the health community and I'm really pumped that it is.ĭavid Winston, one of my favorite herbalists and medicine men, writes in his book on Adaptogens :Īdaptogens are remarkable natural substances that help the body adapt to stress, support normal metabolic functions, and help restore balance. History: A lil history about Tulsi came to our world through the Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda, and in herbalism it is considered one of the all powerful Wizard of Oz Adaptogens. Just typing that name, “Sanctum” or “Gratissimum” makes the peace that I've been craving start to wash over me.

The botanical name for Tulsi is Ocimum Sanctum or Gratissimum. When this happens, I automatically reach for one of my saving grace herbs: Holy Basil or Tulsi. I feel at my best right before spring turns to 's like the whole world bustles with the energy of getting out on the trail, rushing around planning summer schedules, harvesting the abundance of all of the good spring herbs, kids getting out of school, things to do, things to do.I've been feeling it too.Īha, but then things go really off kilter when I neglect to carve out my sacred space time, not organizing my day, doing one too many things and feeling that my patience has been stretched from all the above.

It's starting to be that time of year where the plants feel like they are jumping out of the ground.in Virginia my world is LUSH with plants and happiness.
