Vol. 7, Issue 12, Part F (2021)

Abstract
Tulsi is the queen of herb, the legendary 'Incomparable one'. Its other name, VISHNUPRIYA means one that pleases Lord Vishnu. In English it is known as Holy BASIL and botanically called Ocimum sanctum. It is regarded as a kind of 'elixir of life' and believed to promote longevity as described in Ayurveda. The species is spread over parts of the globe. Ocimum sanctum has two varities that is black (Krishna Tulsi) and green tulsi (Rama Tulsi) but the chemical constituents are similar with common medicinal properties.