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.

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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

 

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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

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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.

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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

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Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum sanctum

Leaves color : Green Leaf Tulsi basil

Taste           :  Cooling Taste

Uses            :  Used in temple.

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