Tulsi तुलसी

🌱 About the plant

The household holy basil — thrives in a pot, keeps pests down and brings pollinators to a balcony.

Growing it

Pinch the flower spikes off to keep the leaf growing.

What it is for

Daily tea, traditional remedies, a pot by the door.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Four to six hours of direct sun

Water

Every second day; less in winter

Season

Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Windowsill

Mature size

45–90 cm

First harvest

Leaves from week six

Pinch the flower spikes off to keep the leaf growing.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Daily tea, traditional remedies, a pot by the door.

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