


Holy Basil, Rama
Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
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Rama basil, also known as holy basil, is a common type of tulsi primarily grown in India. Its beneficial properties have been utilized for thousands of years, making it a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Part of the mint family and similar to sweet basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum has a purple stem and green leaves when mature. Known for its mild taste, Rama basil is often used in herbal blends and steeped as a tea. According to Ayurvedic texts, holy basil is a crucial element of holistic herbal medicine and is revered as a goddess in plant form. Many Hindus traditionally worship a holy basil plant, often kept in a prominent location in their home. Today, holy basil is still considered one of India's most sacred plants, with a distinct aroma of peppermint, cloves, licorice, and lemon.*
Krishna (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is known for its peppery crisp taste. The plant has dark green to purple leaves, stems, and blossoms. It is cultivated in the Indian plains, as well as private homes and gardens around India, and is named after the blue skinned God as the dark purple leaves resemble this color.
Rama (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is known for its cooling and mellow flavor. The plant has green leaves, white-to-purplish blossoms, and a green or purplish stem. It is cultivated in the Indian plains, as well as private homes and gardens around India.
Vana (Ocimum gratissimum), aka. "forest type", is known for its fragrance. The plant has green leaves and stem, with white blossoms. It is found in the Himalayas and plains of India. Grows wild in Asia and Africa and is used medicinally there as well.
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