A question for the tulsi users

[Strontium Dawg]

Hi all,

I've been growing tulsi over the last few months, and I'm interested in using it as a general tonic and mood elevator.

Does anyone have a good tea recipe?

Have you experienced positive effects or any negative/unwanted effects? If so, at what dosage?

Thanks.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Glaukus

[Anodyne]

I usually make pesto outta mine... have eaten up to about half a cup with no ill effects.

I don't often make tea with it, so can't comment on that.

[LokStok]

we cut the flowering tops (quite a lot- a handfull +) and thro them fresh into a tea pot then, add just boiled water, and

let infuse for 5-10 minutes. If you use just a cup or mug make sure to sit a lid or saucer on top, or otherwise some

of the goodies (volatile oils etc) can escape as steam.

we mainly use Krishna Tulsi (roundish large purple/green slightly hairy leaves with purple stems),

with a bit of Kapoor Tulsi for aromatics & sometimes some Vana for specifics (ie sore gums, throat etc)

[Strontium Dawg]

Thanks. I have a recipe with pepper and cumin, adding lemon and honey. Seems like a good place to start.

I've eaten a fair bit straight off the plants with no ill effects, but I've read some people have adverse reactions.

[satyr]

We are having tulsi tea every day...have found that the herbage once dried gives a much stronger infusion per weight compared to fresh material. no ill effects noticed so far...

[Strontium Dawg]

Surely not related but the morning after a few cups I had a sub conjunctival haemorrhage, it looks gnarly. I've been freaking everyone out with my blood coloured eye!

[mauve]

For the taste I suggest to add peppermint in your infusion. And a pinch of liquorice !