Whole Plant Tulsi is grown widely throughout India. It is considered a sacred plant and is found in most households. The plant is erect, with red or purple branches.
Flowers are purplish in close whorls.
Fruits are nutlets and are smooth. In English tulsi is also known as sacred or holy basil. The plant is bitter, aromatic, anti septic, anti bacterial, digestive, expectorant, reduces fever, expels worms, and prevents infectious diseases. It also is a remedy for fever, stomach diseases in children, vomiting , ringworm and skin diseases. Lose one pound, Smoking costs.