Sunlight for तुलसी?

Full sun to partial shade. Performs best with 5–7 hours of direct sun; tolerates a half-day of shade in hot summers. Insufficient light produces lanky stems and weakens aroma.

Water for तुलसी?

Moderate. Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries; avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter. Overwatering is the single most common cause of tulsi decline.

Soil for तुलसी?

Loamy, well-drained. Loose, well-aerated loam with neutral pH 6.0–7.5 enriched with composted manure. Heavy clay or compacted soils suppress root mass.

Temperature for तुलसी?

20–35 °C. Thrives in warm humid air; below 10 °C foliage yellows and drops. Bring potted plants indoors during North Indian winters.

What is तुलसी used for medicinally?

Leaf decoctions for cough, cold, and bronchial congestion in Ayurveda; Adaptogen for stress, fatigue, and immune support; Antimicrobial mouth rinse and skin wash

What does the scientific name Ocimum tenuiflorum mean?

Ocimum: From the Greek ŌKIMON, an old name for basil, used by Theophrastus. tenuiflorum: Means 'slender-flowered', referencing the narrow tubular corolla.

आज का पौधा

Ocimum tenuiflorum

तुलसीHerb

तुलसी एक पवित्र सुगंधित बहुवर्षीय औषधीय झाड़ी है; इसे भारतीय परंपरा में देवी स्वरूप माना जाता है और आयुर्वेद में श्वसन व प्रतिरोधक तंत्र के लिए प्रयोग किया जाता है।

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; typically 2–3 productive years before woody senescence

Historical Background

Tulsi is the holy basil grown in courtyards across India 🪴 — its tiny purple-tinged leaves smell of clove and are offered daily in prayer.

Cultural Significance

Timeline: Journey Through Time

Tulsi has cultural context that is still being expanded.