Purple Sacred Basil Seeds
The
Purple Sacred Basil, also known as
Tulsi or
Sacred Kha Prao is considered very holy in the Hindu religion. It is grown near temples and in gardens all over India. A special structure is built in the yard and the
Tulsi is planted in it.
The
Holy basil plant is said to help the spirit have a safe passage to the next life and to reduce pollution in homes.
The clove-scented leaves are popular in salads and other dishes. The leaves can also be steamed in tea for flavor and for relief from cold/cough, headaches and colds. Herbal medicine says it is best to place fresh leaves in in a pot of freshly boiled water and cover the patient with a sheet so they can breath the vapor of this herb.
This variety of
Basil will have to to be taken indoors during winters and it has zero tolerance for even cool air. This
Basil and can be planted indoors in pots.
As with all
basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato horn worms.
Also available:
Red Rubin Basil Seeds
Osmin Basil Seeds
Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds
