East Coventry >> Although winter is coming, it’s no time for local farmer David Ryle to hibernate. He plans to turn up the heat on his herbal tea business during the cold months so he can expand ...

As an adaptogen, tulsi helps the body handle stress. In a placebo-controlled study, participants taking holy basil had lower cortisol (the stress hormone) and slept better over eight weeks. They also ...

Q: I'm concerned about diabetes. I'm overweight, and it runs in my family. My sister has your diabetes book and said you recommend holy basil, among other herbs and nutrients. Is that the same as ...

Dear Pharmacist: I’m concerned about diabetes. I’m overweight, and it runs in my family. My sister has your diabetes book and said you recommend Holy Basil, among other herbs and nutrients. Is that ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Another beautiful week of weather in April is upon us. However, rain and cooler weather are in the forecast for the weekend. If you get the itch to go out ...

Holy basil, also known as tulsi, is a herb that's native to Indian and known to be a significant part of Ayurvedic medicines. The leaves, stems and seeds of the tulsi plant are edible and are used in ...

Pesto sauce, tulsi tea, Thai soup - basil is used in many culinary creations but we are not really sure if we should use the holy basil from the plant in our homes or get the other kind, known as ...

Basil is a commonly available grocery store item. You might even be growing it in your backyard, or see it in your neighbors' planters. Forget borrowing a cup of sugar, lend us the herbs! The ...

Tulsi, or holy basil (ocimum sanctum), is considered to be a spiritual herb bestowed with great healing powers. It holds a position of sanctitity and importance in the Hindu religion and tradition. In ...

Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about diabetes; I'm overweight, and it runs in my family. My sister has your diabetes book and said you recommend Holy Basil, among other herbs and nutrients. Is that ...