THESE ARE WELL ROOTED LIVE PLANT PLANTS ARE 5 TO 7 INCHES TALL OR MORE PLANTS WERE PLANTED AND GROW TOGETHER AND WILL BE SHIP OUT BARE ROOTS. POT NOT INCLUDED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IS YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH YOUR ORDER, WE CAN WORK TOGETHER Holy basil is a plant. It is originally from India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an “adaptogen” to counter life’s stresses. It is considered a sacred plant by the Hindus and is often planted around Hindu shrines. The Hindu name for holy basil, Tulsi, means "the incomparable one." Medicine is made from the leaves, stems, and seeds.Holy basil is used for the common cold, influenza ("the flu"), H1N1 (swine) flu, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, earache, headache, stomach upset, heart disease, fever, viral hepatitis, malaria, stress, and tuberculosis. It is also used for mercury poisoning, to promote longevity, as a mosquito repellent, and to counteract snake and scorpion bites.Holy basil is applied to the skin for ringworm.In cooking, holy basil is often added to stir-fry dishes and spicy soups because of its peppery taste. Cookbooks sometimes call it "hot basil."How does it work?Chemicals in holy basil are thought to decrease pain and swelling (inflammation). Other chemicals might lower blood sugar in people with diabetes.There is interest in using holy basil seed oil for cancer. Beginning research suggests that the oil can slow progression and improve survival rate in animals with certain types of cancer. Researchers think this benefit may be explained by the oil’s ability to act as an antioxidant. Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guaranteeing plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation. No other additional, extended or long term Warranty is expressed or implied. No cancellation of order after payment, Thank you!