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TULSI – Herbal Plant. TULSI – Herbal Plant. N ame ‘ 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.
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TULSI – Herbal Plant • Name ‘Tulsi' connotes "the incomparable one". • Dark or Shyamatulsi 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 ShyamaTulsi', 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 • VanaTulsi is found in the Himalayas as well as the plains of India. • It grows as naturalized plant. • VanaTulsi is also cultivated and grows wild throughout Asia and Africa
Tulsi to save TajMahal • A million tulsi saplings will be planted near the TajMahal. • 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