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Ocimum Sanctum

Ocimum sanctum, also known as holy basil or tulsi, is a species of basil native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a small, annual or short-lived perennial shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall, with hairy stems and fragrant green or purple leaves. The plant's leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, asthma, diarrhea, fever, dysentery, arthritis, eye diseases, indigestion, and malaria. Hindus also worship tulsi and keep it in their homes as a symbol of positivity.

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Ocimum Sanctum

Ocimum sanctum, also known as holy basil or tulsi, is a species of basil native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a small, annual or short-lived perennial shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall, with hairy stems and fragrant green or purple leaves. The plant's leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, asthma, diarrhea, fever, dysentery, arthritis, eye diseases, indigestion, and malaria. Hindus also worship tulsi and keep it in their homes as a symbol of positivity.

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Ocimum sanctum

FAMILY –Lamiaceae
Genus -Ocimum
Species -O.Sanctum
English Name - Holy basil
Local Name - Tulsi or Tulasi

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION:-
It is native to the Indian subcontienent & grows throughout Southest
Asia. It is a small, annual or short-lived perennial shrub.It grows upto 1 meter (3.3
feet)in height.The stems are hairy and along the stem. The fragrant leaves are
green or purple depending on the variety. The small purple or white flower have
green or purple sepals.

MEDICINAL USES :-
❖ The plant leaf is used for the treatment of cough, asthma, diarrhea, fever,
dysentery, arthrities , eye disease,indigestion gastric aliments, Insect
bite,bp malaria etc.

OTHER USES :-
❖ It is an attractive natural source of anti-skin ageing ingredient in cosmetic
industry.
❖ It is used an oral product like toothpaste due to its teeth & gum
strengthening properties.
❖ Hindus warships tulsi as a goddess & keep in their house as a symbol of
positivity

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