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TULSI

The Basil plant is a tender low-growing herb that is grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates. Originally native to India it is known as 'Tulsi' meaning 'incomparable' and has immense religious importance. A Hindu household is considered incomplete if it doesn't have a tulsi plant in the courtyard.

Apart from its religious significance it is of great medicinal value, and is a prime herb in Ayurvedic treatment.Tulsi's extracts are used in ayurvedic remedies for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria. The tulsi plant is even known to purify the atmosphere and also works

as a repellent to mosquitoes, flies and other harmful insects. Tulsi plant grows wild in the tropics and warm regions. Its aromatic leaves are round-shaped with ridged edges. The Tulsi flowers are small, reddish-purple in colour, present in small compact clusters on cylindrical spikes.The fruits are small and the seeds are reddish-yellow in colour.

Three main types of Tulsi plants are generally; Rama tulsi (Ocimum sanctum = O. tenuiflorum), Krishna tulsi (Ocimum sanctum = O. tenuiflorum) and Vana tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum). Basil is still considered the "king of herbs" by many cookery authors.

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