Posted 5 years ago
Ted_Straub
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A late June 2019 photo of a Holy Basil plant. I uprooted and transplanted this plant last Summer prior to leaving my former residence.
I was surprised to see how well it took to the pot. I have a 2019 sprout that I started from seed, and it is residing indoors.
Also called Tulsi, this plant renders many beneficial health benefits. It also repels bugs, and it has a pleasant aroma.
Beautiful plant Ted & it's great you know how to transplant & saved it - I love the scent of basil & husband likes Tulsi herb tea
Thank you, Jenni.....I am thankful to have saved it. And I am sure that the Tulsi tea is a good tonic for your husband!
Love it.
Hi, v-50...thanks for the love!
When I lived in St, Eustatius, I was told to take a bundle of what was called "mosquito basil" 7 put under my bed to repel mosquitoes. Didn't really have much mosquito problem, but followed the directions. When I went to change the bundle, there must have been 50+ mosquitoes on the old bundle ! Still wondering if it was a joke or if I misunderstood the directions ? Old days in the Islands were different. They would grin & say, "I got it over on you". LOL !! Miss those days !
Hi Buss, that is a wonderful story...thank you for sharing it with all us!!!!
Thank you fortapache and clockerman !
Hi, 'Stuff, TGK and vinyl33...I appreciate your loves of this plant!
What's the botanical name ?
Good evening, Golgotha. Thanks for your question. The attached should answer your question:
Scientific Names of the Holy Basil(Tulsi) Ocimum Tenuiflorum, Ocimum Sanctum, and Ocimum Gratissimum. Dark and light holy basil are both shares the same scientific name, Which is known as Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum Sanctum. Wild leaf or Vana holy basil scientific name is Ocimum Gratissimum. Common Names of Holy Basil or Tulsi (sources: WebMD)