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Yes tulsi or holy basil is a woody herb reaching up to one meter height in most cases. It is called Ocimum sanctum in botanical language.

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What does does basil mean?

basil means tulsi. a herb which have medicinal value. it is worshipped in Indian houses.


Is tulsi a herb or shrub?

Tulsi is an aromatic shrub in the basil family that is originated in India .within the Ayurveda,tulsi is known as or say " Mother Medicine of Nature " and "The Queen of Herbs " TULSI is shrub .Tulsi is a herb in medical point of view.


Are tulsi and basil same?

Indian Basil is known as Tulsi. Tulsi is having a stronger flavor than normal Basil. Otherwise both are same.


What is the English name of tulsi?

Holy Basil


Why tulsi plant is distributed?

Tulsi is the local Indian name of the herb Basil. The question is not very precise but if 'distributed' means "why it is given to friends"..the answer is that Basil is a herb which can withstand changes in surroundings i,e, very adaptable. From its original home in S-E Asia, Tulsi is now grown even in pots placed on windowsills in the US on summer. Tulsi has innumerable uses as a disinfectant and is used to cure a hundred and one ailments. In fact, tulsi extract is being studied as a potential slow cure for new carcinogenic cells in the human body. What about that?


What are other names for tulsi?

Other names for tulsi include Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum, and sacred basil.


Which herb is called queen of herbs?

Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is often referred to as the queen of herbs. It is highly revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal properties and is considered sacred in Hindu culture. Tulsi is known for its adaptogenic and immune-boosting qualities.


Common name of tulsi?

basil


What is basil in Hindi called?

Tulsi


Translate the word tulsi in spanish?

The Tulsi plant, more commonly known as Holy Basil, would be translated to Santo Basilio.


Is basil a spice?

Basil is a common herb in Italian cooking.


What is the Tamil name for basil?

Tulasi/Tulsi