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 green leaf tulsi.
| Common Name | Ajaka, Albahaca Santa, Baranda, Basilic, Basilic Saint, Brinda, Green Holy Basil, Hot Basil, Indian Basil, Hari Tulsi, Kemangen, Rama Tulasi, Tulsa, Manjari, Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Parnasa, Patrapuspha, Green Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Sacred Green 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 |
Care for Aloe Vera
- Basil is a tropical plant.
- Do not keep your basil 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 stressTulsi may dissolve kidney stoneTulsi 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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