2. Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
The Queen of Medicinal Herbs
Also known as holy basil, tulsi is called “The Incomparable One” in Sanskrit. This sacred plant has been used is revered as the queen of herbs for good reason. Tulsi is a powerful adaptogen, helping the body respond to stress and restore balance.
It supports the immune system, respiratory tract, digestion, and emotional wellbeing. With its sweet, slightly peppery flavor and calming effect on the nervous system, tulsi is a beloved staple in herbal teas and tinctures.
Farm Note: We grow Rama tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) at La Ferme A Ciel Sur Mer for its uplifting aroma and medicinal potency.
Organic Tulsi
3. Garlic (Allium sativum)
The King of Healing Herbs
Garlic has long been considered the king of healing herbs. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese healers recognized its potent antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits. Garlic stimulates the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and helps fight infections of all kinds.
Raw garlic has the strongest effect, thanks to allicin, its active compound. But even cooked, garlic retains many of its healthful properties. It’s particularly valuable during cold and flu season, or as a daily tonic for heart and circulatory health.
Did you know? Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, prescribed garlic for a variety of ailments, including fatigue and poor digestion.
4. Frankincense (Boswellia sacra)
The Herb Jesus Used
Frankincense isn’t technically an herb—it’s a resin—but it holds a sacred place in healing traditions. Brought as a gift to the newborn Jesus, frankincense was prized in ancient Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures for its spiritual and medicinal uses.
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