Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, tulasi or tulsi (from Sanskrit), is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. [2][3] It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. [1][4][5] It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. [1] .

Tulasi (Sanskrit: तुलसी, romanized: Tulasī), Tulsi or Vrinda is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. In another iteration, as …

2025年3月21日 · holy basil, (Ocimum tenuiflorum), flowering plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae) grown for its aromatic leaves. Holy basil is native to the Indian subcontinent and grows throughout Southeast Asia. The plant is widely used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, often as an herbal tea for a variety of ailments, and is considered sacred in Hinduism.

2024年8月28日 · Holy basil, known as Tulasi in Sanskrit or Tulsi in Hindi, is thought to work by helping your body cope with various stressors—like emotional stress, an infection, or other medical conditions.

2023年11月30日 · Tulsi, also known as holy basil, gets its name because of its classification as a sacred herb for Hindus and its long-term association as a medicinal herb. So, how exactly does Tulsi differ from its more commonly known cousin? And what sort of benefits can you expect by ingesting it daily?

2019年4月23日 · Ocimum sanctum consists of two varieties: the black one also known as Krishna Tulsi and green known as Rama Tulsi. Tulsi is a Sanskrit word which means “matchless one”. Tulsi is very old in the medicinal field. It is used for its therapeutic properties since 4000 to 5000 B.C. in rigveda, its reference is present that is in 3500 to 1600 B.C old.

2024年5月6日 · Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as holy basil and tulasi, is one of the most revered herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Considered sacred in many cultures, this herb has been revered for centuries thanks to its ability to impart clarity and lightness to the body, mind, and spirit.

2018年3月4日 · Dark or Shyama tulsi and light or Rama tulsi are the two main varieties of basil, the former possessing greater medicinal value. Of the many varieties, the Krishna or Shyama tulsi is commonly used for worship. The presence of tulsi plant symbolizes the religious bent of …

Chant: While watering Tulasi, many Hindus recite prayers or mantras like the “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or “Tulasi Stotra” to infuse the act with devotion and reverence. Time : Watering is recommended early in the morning, ideally during the Brahma Muhurta (approximately one and a half hours before sunrise).

2024年3月10日 · Tulasi, revered in Hindu tradition as a sacred plant, embodies profound spiritual significance and divine symbolism. Known by various names such as Vaishnavi, Vishnu Vallabha, and Haripriya, Tulasi is deeply intertwined with the worship of …