Ocimum tenuiflorum

Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum, Tulsi, Tulasī) is an plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is also called Holy Basil.

Tulsi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Ocimum
Species:	O. tenuiflorum
Binomial name
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.

Holy Basil, as the name suggest has a holy meaning for people of India, especially towards North and South India. It is usually placed or grown in every household in India and carries religious meanings. In bigger households, the holy basil or tulsi plant is placed in the centre of the house and prayers are offered in the morning time. People usually light an incense stick or agarbatti and pour water on the plant during the prayer.

A Tulsi plant being worshipped as a goddess in the middle of the courtyard of the Meitei Hindus in Manipur.

Ocimum Tenuiflorum Media

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  Flower of Ocimum tenuiflorum

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  This is a picture of traditional tulsi leaf found in the worship place of people in MADHYA PRADESH (INDIA)

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  Phat kaphrao mu – Thai holy basil with pork – a common dish in Thailand

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  Closeup photograph showing inflorescence of Ocimum tenuiflorum , also known as Holy basil.

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  Prayer beads made from tulsi wood