Origin: An herb native to the Indian subcontinent
Also Known As:
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Thulasi
Tulasi
Tulsi
Overview: Holy Basil is a perennial plant native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It has been used in Ayurveda and Siddha practices for its supposed treatment of diseases including eye diseases and ringworms.
Various parts of the plant is used for medicine including the flowers, leaves, and seeds.It is rich in nutrients such as vitamin A and C, calcium, zinc, iron, and chlorophyll.
Common Dosage: Currently there is no standard dosage for Holy Basil
