The Incomparable One At first glance, holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) might resemble the sweet basil growing in your kitchen garden—but this plant is no ordinary culinary herb. Known as tulsi in India, which means “the incomparable one,” holy basil has long held a sacred place in spiritual and healing traditions across cultures. In Hindu households, […]
Maybe you have tried this spicy, snappy root when you are out for a bite of sushi. Or perhaps you have caught on to the candied ginger craze- consuming it in taffy or crystallized form. Regardless of your preconceived notions about this fiery herb, listen to the health benefits that it is loaded with! Ginger […]
Native to southern Asia, turmeric is a perennial with long bladelike leaves. The root of this plant is where the common turmeric ingredient is sourced. The rich orange flesh of the root is wrapped in a tough brown skin, concealing the sweet and warming essence. Also known as Indian yellow ginger, turmeric is well known […]
The Mushroom of Immortality In the shadowed woods and along mossy logs grows a mushroom long revered in Eastern traditions as the “Herb of Spiritual Potency.” Ganoderma lucidum, more commonly known as Reishi, has been used in Chinese medicine for over 4,000 years—not only to strengthen the body, but to nurture the heart, calm […]