TULSI – Herbal Plant

TULSI – Herbal Plant

• Name ‘Tulsi' connotes "the

incomparable one".

• Dark or Shyama tulsi and light or

Rama tulsi are the two main

varieties, the former possessing

greater medicinal value.

Purple Leaf (Krishna) Tulsi

• Also known as 'Krishna or Shyama Tulsi', the Purple

leaf tulsi is famous for its peppery, crisp taste.

• It comprises purple coloured leaves and dark

stems. Although, it is grown in many regions in India

• Purple leaf Tulsi is known to be beneficial to treat

throat infections, respiratory system, nasal lesions,

earache and skin diseases

Green Leaf Tulsi

• Also known as 'Rama Tulsi', the Green Leaf Tulsi is known for

its cooling, mellower taste.

• his variety of Tulsi is found in China, Brazil, Eastern Nepal, as

well as in Bengal, Bihar, Chatgaon and the southern states of

India.

• All the parts of the plant emit a strong aroma.

• Ram Tulsi has a characteristic fragrance. Crushing its leaves

between the palms releases a stronger fragrance than other

varieties of Tulsi.

Wild Type 'Vana' Tulsi

• Vana Tulsi is found in the Himalayas

as well as the plains of India.

• It grows as naturalized plant.

• Vana Tulsi is also cultivated and

grows wild throughout Asia and

Africa

Tulsi to save Taj Mahal

• A million tulsi saplings will be planted near the Taj Mahal.

• Tulsi, a medicinal plant known for its medicinal qualities

will help protect the marble mausoleum from pollution

free.

• Tulsi is one of the best plants to purify the environment.

• It cleanses as it releases high amounts of oxygen, which

minimises the adverse impact of industrial and refinery

emission.

For more information

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum

• http://news.oneindia.in/2009/02/05/tulsi-saplings-to-save-taj-mahal-from-pollution.html