Tulsi is one of the most sacred plants in Hinduism. Personified as Goddess Tulsi, she is worshiped as a deity. People grow Tulsi plants in their homes and women offer prayers to her early morning.
Throughout this report we will refer to the herb holy basil and if the source was from India we may call it Tulsi. Holy basil is not to be confused with sweet culinary basil (Basil basilicum).
Among the plants known for medicinal value, the plants of genus Ocimum belonging to family Labiatae are very important for their therapeutic otentials.