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'''Tulsi''' is a scared plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regarding it as an earthy manifestation of the goddess Tulsi, she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god Vishnu. The plant is cultivated for religious and medical purposes, and for its essential oil.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Common cold}}, {{Uses|Sore throat}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Eye problems}}, {{Uses|Dental problem}}, {{Uses|Skin disorder}}, {{Uses|Insect bites}}, {{Uses|Kidney stone}}.
  
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===Food===
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Ocimum tenuiflorum can be used in Food. Leaves are used in preparation of tea and seeds are eaten raw.<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>
  
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'''Tulsi''' or '''Tulasi''' ['''''Ocimum Tenuiflorum'''''] or '''Holi Basil''' is a scared plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regarding it as an earthy manifestation of the goddess Tulsi, she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god ''Vishnu
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==Parts Used==
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The plant is cultivated for religious and medical purposes, and for its essential oil.
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{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
  
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==Chemical Composition==
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It contains Carvacrol, caryophyllene, eugenol, linalool, urosolic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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== Health benefits of tulsi ==
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==Common names==
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#'''Cures a fever''': Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers. It has the potential to cure any fever right from those caused due to common infections to those caused due to malaria as well. In ayurveda, it is strongly advised that a person suffering from fever should have a decoction made of tulsi leaves.
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{{Common names|sa=Tulasi|kn=Krishna Tulasi|ta=Tolasi|te=Tulasi|hi=Tulsi|en=Holy Basil}}
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#'''Protects the heart''': Tulsi has a powerful anti-oxidant component called Eugenol. This compound helps protect the heart by keeping one’s blood pressure under control and lowering his/her cholesterol levels. Chewing a few leaves of tulsi on an empty stomach everyday can both prevent and protect any heart ailments.
 
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#'''Dissolves kidney stones''': The holy basil being a great diuretic and detoxifier is great for the kidneys. Tulsi helps reduce the uric acid levels in the blood (one of the main reasons for kidney stones is the presence of excess uric acid in the blood), helps cleanse the kidneys, the presence of acetic acid and other components in its essential oils helps in breaking down kidney stones and its painkiller effect helps dull down the pain of kidney stones. To relieve kidney stones one must have the juice of tulsi leaves with honey, every day for six months to help wash out the stone from the kidney.
 
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#'''Keeps your skin and hair healthy and glowing'''
 
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#'''Cures a headache''' etc
 
  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
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===Nutritional components===
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Ocimum tenuiflorum Contains the Following nutritional components like - Vitamin-A (carotene), C; Eugenol, B-caryophyllene, Sesquiterpenes monoterpenes; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc.<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Opposite|Leaves 1.3- 3 x 0.6-2 cm, elliptic-oblanceolate, obtuse at both ends, margin coarsely serrate, puberulous; petiole to 2 cm long, covered with reddish-purple hairs}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Bisexual|Raceme|Pink/white|4|Racemes to 11 cm long, generally simple, occasionally branched at base; pedicel c. 2 mm long. Flowering throughout the year}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Nutlet|1.5 mm long||Ellipsoid, dark brown||Fruiting throughout the year}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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[[Vilwadi gulika]], [[Manasamitra vatakam]], [[Maha Jwarankush ras]], [[Muktadi mahanjan]], [[Mukta panchamrit ras]], [[Abana]], [[Abraka Bhasma]], [[Imidige Syrup]], [[Kasturi Matralu]], [[Japa Pratiyadi Tailam]], [[Tribhuvana Kirthirasa]], [[Nirgundi Taila]], [[Bahumutrantaka rasa]], [[Madhunivar]], [[Vaata Raakshasa]], [[Manasaamrita Vatika]], [[Sugandha Taila]].<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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A plant of the moist to wet, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. Can be easily grown from seed<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>. Ocimum tenuiflorum is available through September to February<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Warm fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Image:Ocimum tenuiflorum1.jpg
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Image:Ocimum tenuiflorum2.jpg
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Image: Ocimum tenuiflorum inflorescence closeup.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249909/ Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of  Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 284</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">"Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.346, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ocimum+tenuiflorum Cultivation details]</ref>
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<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.120, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/ten-health-benefits-of-tulsi-the-magical-herb/ Ten health benefits of Tulsi, the magical herb]
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* [https://www.livestrong.com/article/323015-holy-basil-interactions/ Tulsi Medicinal Uses on live strong.org]
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* [http://www.indiaessentialoils.com/holy-basil-oil.html India essential oils]
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* [https://www.go4worldbusiness.com/buylead/view/505289/wanted-:-ocimum-sanctum-leaves-dry-extract.html Ocimum Tenuiflorum on go4worldbusiness.com] 
 
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 30 May 2023

Tulsi plant

Tulsi is a scared plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regarding it as an earthy manifestation of the goddess Tulsi, she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god Vishnu. The plant is cultivated for religious and medical purposes, and for its essential oil.

Uses

Fever, Common cold, Sore throat, Headache, Eye problems, Dental problem, Skin disorder, Insect bites, Kidney stone.

Food

Ocimum tenuiflorum can be used in Food. Leaves are used in preparation of tea and seeds are eaten raw.[1]

Parts Used

Flowers, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

It contains Carvacrol, caryophyllene, eugenol, linalool, urosolic acid.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Krishna Tulasi
Hindi Tulsi
Malayalam NA
Tamil Tolasi
Telugu Tulasi
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Tulasi
English Holy Basil


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Nutritional components

Ocimum tenuiflorum Contains the Following nutritional components like - Vitamin-A (carotene), C; Eugenol, B-caryophyllene, Sesquiterpenes monoterpenes; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc.[1]

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Opposite Leaves 1.3- 3 x 0.6-2 cm, elliptic-oblanceolate, obtuse at both ends, margin coarsely serrate, puberulous; petiole to 2 cm long, covered with reddish-purple hairs

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual Raceme Pink/white 4 Racemes to 11 cm long, generally simple, occasionally branched at base; pedicel c. 2 mm long. Flowering throughout the year

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Nutlet 1.5 mm long Ellipsoid, dark brown Fruiting throughout the year

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Vilwadi gulika, Manasamitra vatakam, Maha Jwarankush ras, Muktadi mahanjan, Mukta panchamrit ras, Abana, Abraka Bhasma, Imidige Syrup, Kasturi Matralu, Japa Pratiyadi Tailam, Tribhuvana Kirthirasa, Nirgundi Taila, Bahumutrantaka rasa, Madhunivar, Vaata Raakshasa, Manasaamrita Vatika, Sugandha Taila.[4]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of the moist to wet, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. Can be easily grown from seed[5]. Ocimum tenuiflorum is available through September to February[1].

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Subtropical area, Warm fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Ocimum tenuiflorum1.jpg
  • Ocimum tenuiflorum2.jpg
  • Ocimum tenuiflorum inflorescence closeup.jpg

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.120, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune
  2. ↑ Chemical constituents
  3. ↑ Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 284
  4. ↑ "Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.346, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.
  5. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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