The document discusses several varieties of tulsi plants, including holy basil, mint tulsi, stevia, and green leaf tulsi. Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a sacred medicinal plant in India known as the "queen of herbs." The different tulsi varieties can be used for both spiritual and medicinal purposes to treat respiratory, digestive, and other health issues. Proper care of tulsi plants requires sunlight, pruning, fertilizing, and protection from pests.

2. Tulsi
The Tulsi plant is a sacred traditional medicine. This
plant is known as the ‘queen of herbs’ & is called
Holy basil. Where the tulsi plant grows everyone
must protect the plant for their growth due to its
enormous medicinal value.

3. About tulsi
Mint Tulasi is a new plant from the mint family
Lamiaceae, it is closely related to Holy Basil, but the
fragrance of the leaves of this plant is similar to that
of mint. It is an annual Herbs used for its leaves, It is
a tender plant and used as cuisines worldwide.

4. Mint tulsi
This mint basil is also called Vicks tulsi. This plant is
closely related to holy basil where the leaves emit a
mint fragrance while tasting. It cures many bronchial
& respiratory diseases.

5. Stevia plant
This plant is also called sweet or seeni tulsi in Tamil.This
plant is a natural sweetener and has approximately 200
to 300 times more sweetness than table sugar. The
perfect alternative to table sugar or artificial sugars for
diabetic patients. In addition to this stevia plant leaves
contain low calories and help in weight loss.

6. Holy basil
This holy basil is popularly called Krishna tulsi. The
leaves are purple with mild black shades. It is a
perennial evergreen herb. Used for both spiritual &
medicinal purposes.

7. Green leaf tulsi
This is also called Rama, Sri, or Lakshmi Tulsi
and it is native to the Indian subcontinent. This
basil plant is set for vastu in front of home &
worshipped where Lord Krishna resides in this
called as brindhavanam.

8. Wild Tulsi
This plant is found more under the foothills of
the Himalayas.

9. Karpoor Tulsi
Leaves of this basil plant emits the camphor
smell. And its short and perennial plant

10. Tulsi
seeds
The fastest & beneficial method of basil
plant propagation is through seeds.
Seeds propagate naturally by means of
air or propagated by dried florets.

11. Soil
It grows in well-drained soil mostly sandy
loam structure or good organic potting
mix. Avoid water–logging & saline soils.

12. Watering
As this plant is drought tolerant and does
not require watering the plants often.
Water the plants once in 4 days.

13. Sunlight
The basil plants are sun-loving plants that
require direct sunlight for about 6-7 hours.

14. Fertilize
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Application of well decomposed organic
manure 15 days once helps to improve
plant growth and soil fertility.

15. Repotting
Transfer the plant to new large size pots
when the root growth seems to grow
through drainage holes. Repot the plants
once in 6 months.

16. Pruning
Pruning done any time of the year. Pinch
the top stems with 4-6 pairs of leaves. Be
sure not to remove more than half an inch
of the stem.

17. Pests and diseases
Inadequate growing circumstances make it
vulnerable to pests like aphids, mealy
bugs, spider mites, and even whiteflies.

18. Benefits
 The nutritional content of holy basil contains calcium,
magnesium, iron, and vitamins K, A & C.
 This plant has anti-bacterial & anti-viral properties and
cures respiratory, digestive, inflammatory, skin related
problems, different types of fever & others.
 Reduces the stress, and blood pressure due to the
presence of compounds Ocimumosides A and B.
 This leaf water refreshes the body & boosts the immune
system.
 In Ayurveda, holy basil plants are cures & treats many
diseases.

19. Special purpose
 Tulsi plant is the great de-polluting agent.
 Dried leaves can be used as insect repellant

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