Description
Tulsi, Tulasi, or Vrinda (Holy Basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Tulsi has traditional as well as medicinal importance. Many Hindus have tulsi plants growing in front of or near their home, often in special pots or special small masonry structures. Traditionally, Tulsi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. The plant is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. Tulsi tastes good and provides gentle stimulation to the body, mind, and spirit. Rama tulsi is a purple leaf tulsi.
Its leaves and dark stems are dark in purple color. Tulsi flowers are small having purple to reddish color, present in small compact clusters on cylindrical spikes.
| Common Name | Common NameAjaka, Albahaca Santa, Baranda, Basilic, Basilic Saint, Brinda, Dark Holy Basil, Hot Basil, Indian Basil, Kala Tulsi, Kemangen, Krishna Tulasi, Tulsa, Manjari, Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Parnasa, Patrapuspha, Red Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Sacred Purple Basil, Shyama Tulsi, Sri Tulasi, Suvasa Tulasi and Tulsi Patra |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Bloom Time | through out the year |
| Height Specification | 1.5 to 2 feet |
| Growing Care | Easy to grow |
Care for Tulsi
- Tulsi is a tropical plant.
- Do not keep your Tulsi plant at a spot where the sun is beating down.
- Indirect sunlight is best for basil plants.
- Every leaf has a growth bud, so removing old flower blossoms encourages the plant to make more flowers instead of using the energy to make seeds.
- Clean away the leaves debris around the base plant because that can harbor disease and insects.
Medicinal Use:
- Tulsi may cure fever, cold, cough, and sore throat. Tulsi may beat stress. Tulsi may dissolve kidney stones. Tulsi may protect the heart as it has medicinal properties. Tulsi may beat cancer. Tulsi may help in quitting smoking. Tulsi may reduce stress and blood sugar level. Tulsi may keep skin and hair healthy.
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