Krishna Tulsi Plant, Holy Basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum (Black) – Plant

Krishna tulsi belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Krishna Tulsi has traditional as well as medicinal importance. Krishna tulsi tastes good and provides gentle stimulation to body, mind and spirit. Krishna tulsi is Purple leaf tulsi and is famous for its peppery, sharp, crisp taste.

Planting and Care

Sunlight

• Keep the plant outdoor in natural bright light.
• Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Krishna Tulsi Plant Care

• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Krishna Tulsi Plant Uses

• Krishna Tulsi is used in treating low energy, ulcers, vomiting and diarrhea or as an overall tonic
• The powder of the dried Krishna Tulsi root, taken in milk, ghee or as a decoction, is recommended to treat malarial fever as an analgesic application to the bites and string of insects
• The herb improves resistance to stress and has a normalizing influence on blood pressure and blood sugar imbalances

Culinary Use:

• Krishna tulsi fresh leaves Add to salads, fruit dishes, jellies, preserves and sweetbreads
• Krishna tulsi uses in Thai cooking in stir-fries with hot peppers, chicken, pork and beef