Botanical Name(s): Ocimum Sanctum, Ocimum Tenuiflorum
English Name(s): Holy Basil, Sacred Basil
Sanskrit Name(s): Tulasi, Manjari, Brinda, Patrapushpa, Ajaka, Krishna Tulasi, Sri Tulasi, Suvasa Tulasi
Description: Mainly 2 types: Sri Tulasi-common, has green leaves
Krishna Tulasi- has purplish leaves
It ia a erect herb sacred to Hindus with oblong leaves; flowers are purplish or crimson coloured with globular , small seeds.
Chemical Constituents: Contains bright yellow volatile oil, alkaloids, ascorbic acid, carotene, tannins, saponins, glycosides.
Indications: Viral Encephalitis, Cold, Cough, Joint Pains, Diabetes, Skin disoders, Headahe, Protozoal infections, Convulsions, Worm infestation, Asthma, Rhinitis, Dysurea, Heart problems, Blood disorders.
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