The stem of the tulsi plant?? also known as Holy Basil?? is used to form the beads of this mala.</br>We have taken the sacred beads and incorporated them into a mala?? the traditional tool for prayer and meditation.</br>108 beads serve as a reminder to meditate on what is important and sacred in our own lives.</br>Imported</br>Made in India</br><br/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016IO2OR8