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- The scientific name of Tulsi or Basil is ‘Ocimum tenuiflorum’.
- It is widely found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, Malaysia, and the western Pacific region.
- It is commonly used for religious and natural medicinal purposes.
- Tulsi belongs to the mint family because of its strong smell and taste.
- Tulsi has high nutritional value, it contains vitamins A, B6, C, and K and minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
- In India it is found in three types Ram Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi, and Vana Tulsi.
- In India, in Hindu families, Tulsi is planted in every house, and devotees worship in the morning and evening.
- The beginning of the Hindu wedding season is known by a festival called “Tulsi Vivah”.
- In India water mixed with Tulsi leaves is largely consumed because of its medicinal properties.
- Tulsi plant is used to treat wounds and infections because of its antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
- Tulsi leaves have insect repellent properties so dried leaves are mixed with stored grains.
- In day-to-day life it is largely used in tea known as ‘Herbal Tea’.
- It has immunity-enhancing properties.
- It is widely used in many cough syrups as a key ingredient.
- It is widely used in Italian food such as pasta sauces.
- It is used as a mosquito repellent.
- It helps to treat mouth infections.
- Widely use of Tulsi leaves in foods helps to improve the digestion system.
- Tulsi leaves are used in many traditional remedies for cough and cold, one of the best example is herbal tea.
- Regular consumption of Tulsi leaves helps to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
- It also helps to reduce headache, depression, and anxiety.
- It helps in treating skin disorders, itching, and ringworms.
- It is used in natural fresh form, dried, powdered, or in paste form.
- Commonly Tulsi is used in tea, vegetables, refreshing drinks, and medicinal powder in our day-to-day life.
