Basil seeds, otherwise known as tulsi or sabja seeds, are seeds from the sweet basil plant, which is native to India. As you probably know if you’re a pesto fan, the herbs of the basil plant are known to very healthy, but it’s lesser known that the seeds are also incredibly beneficial to the body. You may have missed these nutrient-dense seeds on the supermarket aisle, or skipped past them at your local health store, but not anymore.