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Tulsi
Ocimum sanctum (Lamiaceae); also known as Holy Basil; important sacred herbaceaus plant of Indian society and religion; cultivated in a variety of soils and climate; both direct sowing through seeds (March to june) and planting through cuttings (monsoon period) can be done; harvesting after 3 to 4 months; parts used leaves, seeds, whole plant; major chemical constituents eugenol, carvacrol, nerol, caryophyliene, α and ß- pinene; digestive, expectorant, diaphoretic, strengthens immune system, used as flavour and fragrance material; Improved variety developed by CIMAP: CIM-Ayu.
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