Holy Basil Tulasi - Ocimum Tenuiflorum

Traditional beliefs and brief on Holy Basil (Tulsi).

• Holy Basil (Ocimum Tenuiflorum) aka Krishna Tulsi has many roles, like in Traditional Indian routine worship it is an essential part and it is believed that consuming its leaves could provide anyone gentle stimulation to mind, body and spirit. These plants bear purple-reddish coloured small flowers on its cylindrical shaped spikes. Their stems and leaves are too somewhat dark purple.

Culinary purposes of Holy Basil (Tulsi).

• They do taste good when chewed, and contain a bit of sharp peppery or crisp taste. And so are used in many Indian or Mediterranean Cuisines. 

Health benefits and medicinal uses.

• Holy Basil (Tulsi) is an excellent air purifier with aromatic medicinal features and could be health beneficial in many ways. Their leaves contain antiviral and antimicrobial properties which could be intake by many ways. Like consuming five leaves daily could protect one from different types of disease along with enhancement in memory power. Their consumption will also enhance digestive power.  Tulsi may cure sore throat, cough, cold and could be used to deal with stress, managing sugar level. There have been studies that Tulsi may dissolve kidney stones, beat cancer and keep skin, hair healthy.

Easy to care and require low maintenance.

• Holy Basil thrives in full sunlight. Water requirement is enough to keep soil moist. And the soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained. Ideal temperature generally for their healthy growth is 36 – 40 degree Celsius. In terms of feeding, use any organic fertilizers.

It’s a Pet-friendly plant.

• None of its parts is toxic. In fact, it's beneficial if ingested, like it's good in eradicating ringworms, helps in digestion, etc. Therefore, it's of no worry to plant them nearby children and pets.

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Holy Basil (Tulsi) could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.