COMMON NAME: Black Holy basil/ Purple stalked basil
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ocimum tenuiflorum
FAMILY: Lamiaceae
ORIGIN: Originated from India
HEIGHT: Plants can grow up to 5 feet
SOIL: Sandy loam soil with good organic matter is considered ideal
PROPAGATION: Terminal cuttings
- Tulsi is a sacred plant for Hindus and, people worship it as the avatar of Lakshmi.
- In traditional medicine, people use it to treat the common cold ulcers, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Secondly, tulsi extracts boost the immune system and have healing properties.
- Above all, they are high in vitamin A & C and are rich in calcium.
- And, it can treat throat infections, respiratory system, nasal lesions, earache, and skin diseases.
- For instance, they are also used in cooking and added to salads.
- Most importantly, they have anti-oxidant properties which protect the damages from free radicals.
- Similarly, they grow pretty well in tropics and areas with high light levels.
- Thus, it is perfect for Indian climates as it is full of sunlight.
- Moreover, it has high demand due to its medicinal and commercial values.