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Tulsi plant is not only religious but also very important from health point of view. Tulsi is a great immunity booster. Almost everyone has become aware of the importance of Tulsi during Covid. Tulsi plant has so many medicinal properties that just one article cannot be enough to discuss it. There are many types of this plant, information about which is very important. So let us tell you about the types of Tulsi plant and its properties.
Tulsi is considered to be the best immunity booster. It is used in some way or the other in almost every house. Almost everyone is aware of its use, but there are only a few people who have knowledge of its different species. So let us know about the different species of Tulsi.
Bhuvanesh Pandey, Ayurvedacharya of Bettiah, who has been working as an Ayurvedacharya for about 40 years, says that there are four types of Tulsi. These are known as Ram Tulsi, Shyam Tulsi, Van Tulsi and Kapoor Tulsi.
Shyam Tulsi is also known as Krishna Tulsi. Its leaves are purple in color, whose taste is bitter compared to other basil. Their consumption is considered appropriate in respiratory and skin related disorders.
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Camphor Tulsi is full of medicinal properties. Its smell is so strong that it potentially forces mosquitoes and insects to stay away. Camphor basil is full of more medicinal properties than any other basil. This is the reason why this variety has been used for centuries to treat life-threatening diseases.
Van Tulsi is considered the best among all the varieties. Bhuvnesh also says that locating Van Tulsi is very challenging. Mainly it is found in forests. It is abundant in Valmiki Tiger Reserve located in West Champaran district of Bihar. Mainly it grows in the foothills of the Himalayas. The upper leaves of Van Tulsi are bright green in color, while the outer leaves are dark green in color.
Ram Tulsi is also known as Bright Tulsi. Mainly it is found in countries like India, Nepal, South America and China. Its taste is mild compared to other basil. However, when the leaves are crushed, they give off a strong smell.
