Tulsi varieties

(Ram Tulsi)
Sanskrit: राम तुलसी • Botanical: Ocimum gratissimum Linn.

Ram Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum) is the larger-leaved variety of Tulsi. It has bigger, broader leaves compared to the common Tulsi. Its properties are similar but it is considered less potent. It is used similarly for respiratory and fever complaints. The leaves are more coarsely textured. Verse: 32 (mentioned as a variety).

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Eugenol, Thymol, Essential oils
Also Known As
English: Ram Tulsi, African Basil
Sanskrit: राम तुलसी, बृहत् तुलसी
Hindi: राम तुलसी, बड़ी तुलसी

What is Tulsi varieties (Ram Tulsi / राम तुलसी)?

Ram Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum) is the larger-leaved variety of Tulsi. It has bigger, broader leaves compared to the common Tulsi. Its properties are similar but it is considered less potent. It is used similarly for respiratory and fever complaints. The leaves are more coarsely textured. Verse: 32 (mentioned as a variety).

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Kasahara (alleviates cough)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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