Ingredient Library
Ocimum gratissimum
Also known as: Vana tulsi; tree basil; wild basil; clove basil; African basil; scent leaf
Vana holy basil, Ocimum gratissimum, is an aromatic basil-family herb known for its clove-like fragrance and sacred role in tulsi traditions. Soul Space uses it for its warm herbal spice, green aromatic lift, and ritual connection to devotional botanical practice.
Quick facts
Aroma
Clove-like, herbal, warm, green, lightly spicy, and aromatic.
Blend role
Adds clove-like herbal spice, green brightness, and a devotional ritual character.
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Scent profile
Vana holy basil has a warm green-herbal aroma with a distinctive clove-like spice. When gently warmed, it adds aromatic brightness, soft spice, and a sacred basil character that can support woods, resins, florals, and deeper herbs.
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