Holy basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herbaceous plant native to India and Southeast Asia.
It has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its therapeutic properties. The plant has a strong, aromatic scent and distinctive taste, and its leaves are commonly used in teas, herbal supplements, and culinary dishes. Holy basil is believed to have many health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, boosting the immune system, and improving respiratory function.
It is also considered a sacred plant in Hinduism, and is often grown in household gardens and used in religious ceremonies.
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Also known as Sacred Basil, or Tulsi, this variety is important to many religions. With purple stems and aromatic green leaves, this slightly spicy flavoured variety is great cooked or used in tea.