Tulasi

🌿 Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

🌿Herbal Uses of Tulasi

1. Respiratory Health

   • Decongestant: Clears nasal and chest congestion.

   • Expectorant: Helps expel phlegm from the respiratory tract.

   • Bronchodilator: Beneficial in asthma, bronchitis, and cough.
     
     

2. Immunity Booster

   • Adaptogen: Helps the body adapt to stress.

   • Immunomodulatory: Enhances immune function and defense against infections.

   • Antiviral & Antibacterial: Effective against colds, flu, and minor infections.
     
     

3. Anti-Inflammatory & Pain Relief

   • Joint Health: Alleviates inflammation and joint pain.

   • Wound Healing: Promotes faster healing of minor cuts and wounds.
     
     

4. Digestive Support

   • Stomach Tonic: Aids digestion and soothes the stomach lining.

   • Carminative: Reduces gas and bloating.
     
     

5. Stress & Mental Health

   • Calming Agent: Promotes mental clarity and reduces anxiety.

   • Mood Enhancer: Mild antidepressant effects observed in traditional use.
     
     

6. Skin and Oral Health

   • Antiseptic: Useful for acne and skin infections.

   • Oral Health: Tulasi leaves used to treat mouth ulcers and bad breath.
     
     

7. Metabolic & Cardiovascular Benefits

   • Blood Sugar Support: May help in managing type 2 diabetes.

   • Heart Health: Regulates cholesterol and reduces oxidative stress.

🌱Plant Description:

• Type: Aromatic perennial or annual herb

• Height: 1.5 to 3 feet (45–90 cm)

• Structure: Erect branching with hairy stems

• Leaves: Green or purple, ovate with serrated edges, strongly aromatic

• Stems: Purple or green, often square in cross-section

🌸Flowering & Fruit:

• Flowers: Small, purplish or whitish in color, in terminal racemes

• Inflorescence: Spiked clusters at stem tips

• Fruiting: Produces tiny nutlets; reproduction mainly by seed

🌱Propagation:

• By Seeds: Sown directly or in seedbeds; germinates within 1–2 weeks

• By Cuttings: Can be propagated through soft stem cuttings

🗓️Harvest Time:

• First Harvest: 60–90 days after planting

• Regular Harvesting: Encourages bushier growth and higher yield

• Leaves: Harvested as needed for fresh or dried use