Nov 3 • Herbal Haven
How Tulsi can help with grief
I want to share something personal about Tulsi (Holy Basil) and how it’s supported my mental well-being during a difficult time. After my father passed away, I found myself reaching for more gentle herbal allies to help me move through grief and find moments of peace. Tulsi was already in my herbal wellness cabinet, but it has become a central part of my self-care, and I’d love to share how I’ve been using it, along with other supportive practices.
My Grief Support Tea Blend
I created a soothing tea blend that truly helped me get through the hardest days. My recipe is:
2 parts lemon balm
1 part tulsi
½ part peppermint
½ part hibiscus
Sometimes 1 part gotu kola
Each herb in this blend brings something special. Tulsi is known for its ability to uplift the mood, ease stress, and bring a sense of calm focus. It’s considered a “sattvic” herb in Ayurveda, meaning it promotes mental clarity, spiritual awareness, and harmony. Tulsi is often used to help regulate the nervous system, moving blocked energy and gently lifting feelings of depression or emotional heaviness. Lemon balm adds a calming, anxiety-easing effect, while peppermint helps clear mental fog and refresh the mind. Hibiscus offers a tart, cooling twist and supports the heart, and gotu kola is wonderful for memory, cognition, and gentle mental clarity.
Drinking this tea became a mindful ritual for me—a way to pause, breathe, and let the herbs work their gentle magic. Tulsi, in particular, helped me feel more resilient and open-hearted, supporting me as I processed grief and found moments of gratitude and connection.
Aromatherapy for Emotional Support
I also made a diffuser blend with rose geranium essential oil in an inhaler. Rose geranium is known for its uplifting, heart-soothing qualities, and using it in aromatherapy helped me feel comforted and emotionally balanced. Diffusing or inhaling these gentle floral notes was a way to nurture my spirit and create a peaceful atmosphere for healing.
Continuing My Self-Care
I plan to keep using my essential oil blend and tea, and I’m adding hawthorn berries soon for extra heart support. Hawthorn is traditionally used to strengthen and soothe the heart, both physically and emotionally. Alongside these herbal supports, I’m practicing mindful meditation whenever I need it, allowing myself space to feel, reflect, and heal.
How These Practices Help
Tulsi and its companion herbs work together to calm the nervous system, ease anxiety, and gently lift the mood. Tulsi is adaptogenic, meaning it helps the body and mind adapt to stress, and it’s been shown in clinical studies to reduce cortisol levels and improve mood in those experiencing anxiety and depression. Lemon balm and gotu kola further support mental clarity and emotional balance, while peppermint and hibiscus refresh and soothe.
Aromatherapy with rose geranium adds another layer of emotional support, helping to open the heart and create a sense of comfort. Mindful meditation ties it all together, giving me space to process emotions and find moments of peace.
If you’re moving through grief or emotional stress, I encourage you to try gentle herbal blends like this, create comforting rituals, and reach for supportive practices. Tulsi has truly been a gift for my heart and mind, and I hope it can offer you comfort too.
Have you used Tulsi or other herbs for emotional support? I’d love to hear your experiences and favorite blends in the comments. Let’s support each other on this healing journey.
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How Tulsi can help with grief
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