Krishna Tulsi Plant

Tulsi or the holy Basil plant holds a special place in our hearts and homes. There are various types of Tulsi plants available in India

krishna tulsi is part of routine worship and has a scientific background as the plants possess antimicrobial and antiviral properties and purify the air.

Purple Leaf Tulsi also known as Krishna Tulsi has a unique colour and the leaves are crisp in texture. But this variant of Tulsi has been used for its medicinal purposes in curing throat infections, respiratory system, nasal lesions, ear ache and skin diseases.

• Tulsi Krishna is an aromatic, sacred plant native to India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
• It is one of four main forms of Tulsi that are generally recognized and cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes.
• Tulsi Krishna is the specific variety grown in Hindu temples.
• It is a small shrub with purplish stems, olive/purple leaves with serrated edges and it bears small purple-pink flowers in summer.
• The leaves have a spicy pungent aroma that is used as incense and for flavouring.
• In temperate regions Tulsi can be grown as an annual – it prefers full sun and will do well in pots or window boxes.
• Pinch out flowering shoots regularly to extend the useful life of the plant.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Tulsi Krishna is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and considered an ‘elixir of life’ providing alchemy to one’s well being.
• A tea made with the leaves tastes good and provides gentle stimulation to body, mind and spirit – it enhances physical and mental endurance and increases assimilation of oxygen and nutrients to the bloodstream.
• The strong antioxidant activity slows the aging process and helps prevent and treat cancer, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and dementia.
• It normalizes both blood pressure and cholesterol levels and will help to overcome coughs colds, flu and fever and assists digestion.
• Tulsi Krishna is warming, has antiseptic qualities, clears bacterial infections, strengthens the immune system and is considered to be a tonic and adaptogenic.
• Tulsi Krishna is an excellent wellness drink to help quit drinking coffee.