Kapoor Tulsi कपूर तुलसी

🌱 About the plant

Camphor basil — a big grey-green bush that fills a terrace with scent.

Growing it

Take cuttings in August; they root in a fortnight.

What it is for

Camphor-scented leaves for balms; heavy bee traffic.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

1–1.5 m

First harvest

Leaves from month three

Take cuttings in August; they root in a fortnight.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Camphor-scented leaves for balms; heavy bee traffic.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India