🌿 Tulsi
✅ Native

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum · Lamiaceae

Also known as: Holy basil

Sacred medicinal herb; adaptogenic and antimicrobial uses; grown in most households

🗺️ Native range in India: Throughout; cultivated and naturalised

Why Tulsi is a great native choice

  • Sacred medicinal herb
  • adaptogenic and antimicrobial uses
  • grown in most households
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tulsi native to India?

Yes. Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is native to India. Sacred medicinal herb; adaptogenic and antimicrobial uses; grown in most households

What are the benefits of Tulsi?

Key benefits include: Sacred medicinal herb; adaptogenic and antimicrobial uses; grown in most households.

Should I plant Tulsi?

Yes, Tulsi is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R11, R12. See full references.

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