Basel : Thulasi തുളസി

Holi Basil  തുളസി 

Binomial Name  : Ocimum tenuiflorum
Aromatic Perennial Plant

In Ayurveda 

leaves, flowers, seeds , stem and dried roots are used

•  Helps immune system
• Stress reducing agent
• Type -2 Diabetics controlling agent.
• Relives nasal stiffness, asthma, bronchitis.
• Used as a memory sharpener.
• Used against common cold, malaria and even dengue fever.
• Lower cholesterol
• Promotes Hunger.
• Seeds are rich in anti oxidants.

Cuisine

• Used as Herbal tea all over the world.
• Ingredient of Italian pizza sauce  with ഓമം