Thulasi also called as Holy Basil is a well known plant in India, famous for its medicinal values and importance as a pooja item. Thulasi Leaves are regularly used along with flowers as a garland for Vishnu Idols. It is being used by our ancestors along with Tea to maintain good respiratory health. 

Thulasi Seeds are collected, dried well and available as raw seeds.

It is called as Thulasi in Tamil, Holy Basil or Sacred Basil in English. Tulsi is its name in almost all the Indian Languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarathi, Rajasthani, Oriya. Its Botanical Name is Ocimum Tenuiflorum and Ocimum Sanctum.

Disclaimer: Before taking any herbal as an intake, you are requested to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician to avoid further health related problems. They will help you to understand the procedure, the effect of other herbs and foods to avoid if any, upon consuming the herbs.