That’s amazing! Being able to “see” everything, process it, and then make a detached decision from a stable place is a very valuable skill- it sounds like your friend is doing very well with his mindfulness and meditation practice 
I’ve still got a ways to go before I reach that point haha!
Thanks again for your awesome post- I really did enjoy it! 
I’ve only had Holy Basil in a tea blend with other medicinal plants- grocery stores with an herbal tea section (I believe Market Basket has a few blends with it) will often carry it.
I never questioned why it wasn’t on its own, but it sounds like what @chaitea43 mentioned about the strong taste may be why it is often combined with other herbs! 
