Types Of Basil (Tulsi)  In India!

By Shama Parveen

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Tulsi is one of the most revered Ayurvedic herbs of which more than 60 species have been identified. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and Chlorophyll. Today's story is about different species of Tulsi, in which you will learn about types of basil, and information related to their identity.

Holy Basil

Holy basil is known as common basil. Several varieties of holy basil are popular, known by different local and common names depending on regional religious beliefs.

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1) Rama tulsi or ocimum sanctum

2) Krishna tulsi or ocimum tenuiflorum

4) Vana tulsi or ocimum gratissum

3) Amrita tulsi or ocimum tenuiflorum

4 Popular Species Of Holy Basil

A strong fragrance emanates from each part of the Ram Tulsi plant and the leaves of the plant are green

It has a pungent flavor of purple leaves as well as purple stems, is also known as Shyama Tulsi.

This basil is a branched, aromatic and erect herb with hairs around it.

It is a basil plant growing up to 2 m in height with highly aromatic and slightly hairy green leaves.

Mediterranean basil

Mediterranean basil is also known as sweet basil and is the most popular variety of basil, found all over the world. It is used as a spice in cooking.

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1) Sweet basil or ocimum basilicum

2) Thai basil or ocimum thyrsiflora

4) Lemon basil or ocimum citriodorum

3) Purple basil or ocimum basilicum

Popular Species Of Mediterranean Basil

It has green colored leaves and white colored flowers, along with it also has a strong smell of lemon.

The Purple Basil plant has large purple leaves and stems. A slow growing variety with a more pungent flavour.

The Thai basil plant has green pointed leaves, reddish purple stems, and deep purple flowers.

The sweet basil plant has large green leaves and stems.

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