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TULSI – Herbal Plant
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TULSI – Herbal Plant
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TULSI – Herbal Plant
• Name ‘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.
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Purple Leaf (Krishna) Tulsi
• Also known as 'Krishna or Shyama Tulsi', 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
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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.
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Wild Type 'Vana' Tulsi
• Vana Tulsi is found in the Himalayas as well as the plains of India.
• It grows as naturalized plant.• Vana Tulsi is also cultivated and
grows wild throughout Asia and Africa
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Tulsi to save Taj Mahal
• A million tulsi saplings will be planted near the Taj Mahal.
• 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.
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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