Tulsi or Ocimum tenuiflorum
Ocimum tenuiflorum (synonym Ocimum sanctum) is commonly known as the holy basil or tulsi. It is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.
Ocimum tenuiflorum
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Species: O. tenuiflorum
Binomial name Ocimum tenuiflorum
Synonyms
Geniosporum tenuiflorum (L.) Merr.
Lumnitzera tenuiflora (L.) Spreng.
Moschosma tenuiflorum (L.) Heynh.
Ocimum anisodorum F.Muell.
Ocimum caryophyllinum F.Muell.
Ocimum hirsutum Benth.
Ocimum inodorum Burm.f.
Ocimum monachorum L.
Ocimum sanctum L.
Ocimum scutellarioides Willd. ex Benth.
Ocimum subserratum B.Heyne ex Hook.f.
Ocimum tomentosum Lam.
Ocimum villosum Roxb. nom. illeg.
Plectranthus monachorum (L.) Spreng.
TYPES OF TULSI
Krishna Tulsi or Shyama Tulsi or Purple Leaf Tulsi Basil
Rama Tulsi or green Tulsi or lakshmi tulsi
Vana Tulsi or wild leaf tulsi
Kapoor Tulsi or Heavy Flowered Tulsi Bail
HEALTH BENEFITS OF TULSI
Used as antimicrobial agents
Natural Immunity Booster
Anti-cancer
Reduce cough, cold and respiratory issues.
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties
TULSI SEEDS FOR PLANTING
Tulsi is growing under well drained soil with good organic matter. Soil ranging from pH 5.5-7 suits best for its growth.
KRISHNA TULSI/PURPLE LEAF TULSI/SHYAMA TULSI
Leaves color : Purple leaves(lord krisna's) color.
Taste : Crispy and peppery taste.
Uses : Treat throat infections, respiratory system, earache and skin diseases. etc
Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum sanctum
Leaves color : Green Leaf Tulsi basil
Taste : Cooling Taste
Uses : Used in temple.
Ref: https://www.apnikheti.com/en/pn/agriculture/horticulture/medicinal-plants/tulsi
