Organic Way Tulsi / Holy Basil (Vana) Cut & Sifted (Ocimum Tenuiflorum) Used in traditional Hindu rituals, Tulsi is a sacred herb which is native to India. There are three varieties of Tulsi; Rama, Krishna, and Vana. In herbal medicine, practitioners treat ailments such as asthma and inflammation, with Tulsi. Tulsi Vana has slightly purple leaves with a clove-like aroma and a peppery taste. Vana Tulsi is traditionally taken as an herbal tea. Tulsi tea has numerous health benefits-both mental and physical. Sipping on herbal tea has two advantages-water hydrates the body and tea infusions gives health benefits like stress relief and immunity. Organic Way sources its certified organic Tulsi (Vana) Cut & Sifted direct from small-scale farm co-ops in India. Our cut and sifted Tulsi (Vana) means that the herb is not sold in whole form, but rather "cut" into smaller pieces and then "sifted" to remove the small pieces and dust that result from the cutting process. Country of Origin: India Did you know? Tulsi Vana helps improving immunity, prevent lung disorders, heart diseases and kidney stones.