Tulsi tree

Tulsi has a long history as part of the Ayervedic tradition and is also widely cultivated for its reputed spiritual and medicinal properties. Before using tulsi or any medicinal herb, talk to your doctor.

It is originally from India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an “adaptogen” to counter life’s stresses. It is considered a sacred plant by the Hindus and is often planted around Hindu shrines. THIS IS. A. VERY DIFFICULT HERB TO GERMINATE. PLEASE. FOLLOW. THE INSTRUCTIONS. TO A "T" and be patient as some of the seeds can take up to a month to germinate. Remember this plant is from India - it needs warmth - letting the seeds sit in wet soil in cool temps will kill the seeds. Water from the…

Shot on 'Sankaranthi' day at 'Sri Naga Kanyaka Durga Parameshwari' Temple, Arasumakanu, Shadimane, Udupi District, Karnataka, India. Buy © Akshathkumar Shetty - All Rights Reserved. This image should not be reproduced, published, transmitted in any forum (even via e-mails/or upload to Orkut/or any other networking sites) or in print or in any other physical or electronic forum either in part or in whole without the explicit written consent from the copyright owner. Legal action will be…

West Thailand: near Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi Province. This is the hot-tasting, very aromatic basil, "Ka Phrao", used in some stir-fried dishes in Thai cuisine. Pronounced "ga prow".

Trees being nature’s major processors of solar energy which is vital for our existence, and yielding flowers, fruit, wood or medicine, have been worshipped by

Tulsi Pujan Divas ( Holi Basil worship day ) is celebrated every year on 25th December all over the world. Tulsi ( Holi Basil) is a plant quite familiar to all. Nearly all of our scriptures have sung its praises. We know how it is worship in our cultural but most of us don't know that Tulsi ( Holi Basil) used to be worshipped in the rituals of the Greek (Eastern) church and every year on the Birth Anniversary of Saint Basil