Tulsi, also known as holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), is a specific type of basil that is revered in Indian culture for its medicinal properties and spiritual significance. While both tulsi and sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) belong to the same genus, they have distinct flavors, aromas, and uses. Tulsi has a more peppery and aromatic flavor, often used in teas and traditional remedies, while sweet basil is commonly used in culinary dishes, especially in Italian cuisine. So, while they are related, they are not the same.
Indian Basil is known as Tulsi. Tulsi is having a stronger flavor than normal Basil. Otherwise both are same.
Holy Basil
I can tell you that Tulsi is biologically a relative of the basil plant. Tulsi is also known as Holy Basil as it is considered sacred in for worshp of Krishna and Vishnu. I am unaware of of the background and uses of Tukham
Other names for tulsi include Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum, and sacred basil.
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Tulsi
The Tulsi plant, more commonly known as Holy Basil, would be translated to Santo Basilio.
Sabja seeds and tulsi seeds are both basil seeds.Ê The sabja seed is used in cooking while the tulsi seed is used more in incense in purifying the space.
Tulasi/Tulsi
Tulsi leaves Thulsai leaves.......................................
basil leaf is nothing but thulasi,, its ommam in tamil, basil is related to thulasi but not thulasi
No, the basil leaves commonly used in Italian dishes, known as sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), are different from tulsi (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum), which is revered in India for its spiritual and medicinal properties. While both belong to the same genus, they have distinct flavors, uses, and cultural significance. Sweet basil is primarily used in culinary applications, while tulsi is often used in religious practices and traditional medicine.