This powder is created from dry Tulasi leaves only, this is widely used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, often as an herbal tea for a variety of ailments and is considered sacred in Hinduism. It is also used as a culinary herb with a pungent flavor that intensifies with cooking. It is reminiscent of clove, Italian basil (Ocimum basilicum), and mint and has a peppery spiciness. It is considered an agricultural and an invasive species in some areas outside its native range. Place of Origin: Maharashtra, India
