What is Holy Basil?

Saint Basil ( ocimum Tenuiflorum ), called tulasi or tulsi ("incomparable") in Sanskrit, is in Sanskrit, is that in Ayurvedic medicine the tradition. A native of India, now grown all over the world. It creates a pleasant scent, which is said to be discouraged from mosquitoes, and for this reason, this variety of basil is used by many gardeners as a plant on the terrace. The plant appreciates the full sun, but will tolerate filtered light and partial shade. Like other basil, it requires well -drained soil and should be planted at the end of spring until early summer, when daily and night temperatures are unlikely to be denied below 50 ° C (10 ° C). Holy Basil does well as a container plant and makes a beautiful and unusual accessory to a home herb or ornamental garden.

There are two varieties of Holy Basil: milder white or light green and assertively flavored red. Leaves and stems of red plants have a red-violet cast. The leaves of both varieties are less thanLeaves of Mediterranean sweet basil and have serrated rather than smooth edges. The stems and leaves are slightly covered with small hair.

Holy basil is sometimes referred to as "hot basil" or "pepper basil", because unlike sweet or Thai basil, which has a taste that more resembles liquorice, this variety is spicy and rather like a clove. When it cooks, its flavor is intensified, so most people prefer to eat cooked rather than raw. In Thai cuisine, the herb is often associated with garlic, hot chili and fish sauce to taste the fries. In most recipes it is not interchangeable with western or sweet basil.

beyond its culinary use, the Holy Basale of the most sacred and most important herbs in Hindu and Ayurvedic traditions is considered. Also known as tulasi , is referred to in Characa of Samhita , the basic text of Ayurvedic medicine. JE appreciated for antibacterial, antifungal and inti-inflammatory properties.

Holy basil is considered an adaptogenic herb, which means that it is assumed that the body helps to adapt to different forms of physical and mental stress. There is evidence that the plant is effective in reducing blood sugar, so scientific studies examine their potential as a help in the treatment of diabetes.

This form of basil is traditionally made of remedial measures for headaches, heart disease, cold, asthma and bronchitis, gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory diseases. It is also used to combat certain forms of poisoning, malaria and dengue fever. Medicinal compounds are used by leaves and essential oil in several forms, including tea, powder and fresh leaves.

Saint Basil is considered to be cleaning both for the mind and body and is considered an essential part of religious households in Hindi tradition. Because this herb is considered only a medicinal or culinaryThe herb, but also the sacred herb, her care and maintenance is carefully attending.