Holy Basil

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The Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum) is widespread in Asia and especially in India, where it is considered a sacred plant of the Hindu religion; in the Indian tradition, Tulsi is part of the millenary Ayurvedic medicine, and for this purpose it is widely cultivated in the Indian plains, and in the gardens of many houses. Like mint and common basil, it belongs to the Labiatae family.

It is an annual herbaceous plant that develops in a bushy form up to one meter in height. its leaves are green in color but in some varieties they can fade to purple. Compared to common basil, it has a similar ovoid leaf, but thicker and hairy.

It is nicknamed "the queen of herbs" because, being rich in active ingredients, it has various therapeutic properties: antibacterial, anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, expectorant, purifying.

It is also well known from a cosmetic point of view, especially in traditional medicine, where it was used as a sanitizer for the skin and hair.

The beneficial properties of sacred basil for hair and scalp are well known and allow to revive the hair and make it more full-bodied.

Ethical chain

The dyeing herbs we use for our products come from India, where they are grown thanks to the skilled hands of small local farmers who obtain organic certification after a long training course. This guarantees small farmers a secure source of income and sustainable and ethical working conditions for people and the environment.