Alluded to by some as "Tulasi" or "Tulisi," basil is considered in India to be a plant that is consecrated. A genuine staple of families in India, the herb is a piece of the mint family and can be had in various varietal shapes. Basil has a storied history of utilization that goes back hundreds of years, and it is supported by societies over the globe for the teas, powders, and oils for which it is the premise.