This Mint Tulasi is a new plant from the mint family Lamiaceae, it is closely related to Holy Basil, but the fragrance of the leaves of this plant is similar to that of mint. It is an annual Herbs used for its leaves, It is a tender plant and used as cuisines worldwide.
It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout South-East Asia. It is widely used as a herbal tea, commonly used in Ayurveda, and has a place within the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants/leaves. Tulasi has been used in Ayurveda and Siddha practices for its supposed treatment of diseases. For centuries, the dried leaves have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects.
Significance in Hinduism
Tulasi is a sacred plant for Hindus, is worshipped as the avatar of Goddess Lakshmi, may be planted in courtyards of Hindu houses or temples. The ritual lighting of lamps each evening during Kartik includes the worship of the tulsi plant.
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