Basil - Holy Tulsi

-

Holy Basil - Tulsi

    Basil is one of the most revered and consumed herbs, it is a perennial, aromatic, culinary, herbaceous bush type plant that has approx 60 species identified and categorized under the Ocimum genus in the plant family Lamiaceae. It is a good source of vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Chlorophyll and it posses antibacterial, insecticidal properties, its leaves have the capabilities to purify contaminated water.

    Scientific studies present evidence for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic (pain reducer), antipyretic (fever reducer), hepatoprotective (liver-protector) cancer-fighter, diabetes-preventer, blood vessel-protector, Destresser, immune-booster, and more.   

    Basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant and is used in cuisines worldwide. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell.

Holy Basil's

  It is known as Tulsi and is the most revered houseplant, in India it is associated with Ayurveda and Hindu religion as the goddess of wealth, health, and prosperity. There are several varieties popular based on the regional religious beliefs which are known by a several vernacular and common names such as in Sanskrit it is named as Rama Tulsi and Krishna Tulsi, Tulasi in Tamil, Malayalam it is called Trittavu, in Marathi as Tulshi, Tulsi in Telugu and Holy Basil in English. There 4 species popular of Holy basil:

  1. Rama Tulsi
  2. Krishna Tulsi
  3. Amrita Tulsi
  4. Vana Tulsi
Amrita Tulsi
Amrita Tulsi

Krishna Tulsi
Krishna Tulsi

Vana Tulsi
Vana Tulsi

Rama Tulsi
Rama Tulsi

 

Common Basil's 

    It is known as Sweet basil and is the most popular variety of basil which is found all over the world including Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. It is the most consumed herb worldwide and known by several common names such as king of herbs, royal herb, great basil and Saint-Joseph’s-wort, etc, it is used in culinary preparations and used in several types of popular cuisines like Italian, Thai, etc.

  1. Sweet Basil
  2. Thai Basil
  3. Purple Basil
  4. Lemon Basil
  5. Vietnamese Basil
  6. American Basil
  7. African Blue Basil
  8. Italian Genovese Basil
  9. Lettuce Basil
  10. Green Ruffles Basil
  11. Cardinal Basil
  12. Greek Basil
  13. Spicy Globe Basil
  14. Summer long Basil 

 

Comments

Anonymous said…
Basil.wow.
October 20, 2020 at 2:49 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM)

-
Image
                                                SEM Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM) Scanning electron microscope is a one of the particle analytical method. SEM is one of the type of electron microscope. Here we using the single electron ray which is kinetically ejected from the electron gun. The ejected single electron powerfully hits the specimen which is known as sample and placed in the holder, the secondary electron rays is produced by the sample and secondary electrons are commonly detected by an  Everhart-Thornley detector . the secondary electrons are contains the different kinds of properties and the detector has counted the number of rays are scattered by the sample. the detected signal intensity is depends on the specimen topography. Schematic representation of SEM: SEM can achieve 1 nm Principal of SEM Accelerated electrons i...
Read more

CSIR-HRDG Physical science

-
Image
CSIR-UGC NET was conducted by the CSIR and theUGC board located by Delhi. For science department CSIR conducted for various departments like Physical science, life science, Chemical science, Earth science and Mathematical science. CSIR was founded for the well known activities of CV Raman and JC Gosh Physical Science  In the physical science which contains three parts required time 3 hrs for 200 marks Part - A (General Aptitude)  Numerical ability: Such as simplification, LCM, HCF and Average, Allegation, Time, speed and work measurements Reasoning: Series, distance, directions, clock and calendar puzzles Data interpretation and graphical analysis: Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of dispersion, graphical analysis, Bar graph, pie chart and tabulation analysis Part 'A' Core Mathematical methods of physics Classical mechanics Electromagnetic theory Quantum mechanics Statistical physics Electronics Part 'B' and 'C...
Read more

Raw Mango - Mint cooler

-
Image
 Raw Mango Mint Cooler - Aam Panna      Aam Panna is a very famous refreshing drink in India. This drink is made with Raw Mangoes, Mint, Black Salt, Cumin, and Jaggery. The refreshing drink is made by boiling the raw mangoes. The pulp of the boiled raw mangoes is mixed with Mint Paste with chilled water. It is served chilled and often enjoyed with family and friends on warm evenings. Aam Panna Preparation of Aam Panna Concentrate     It is very simple to make Aam Panna Concentrate. Take all the pulp out from the boiled raw mangoes. Don’t throw the water away from the boiled mangoes. Blend the pulp in the same water. While the mangoes cool down in a blender jar add fresh mint leaves, cumin, black salt, jaggery, and little water. Now blend this paste in the raw mango pulp and preserve it in the refrigerator in an airtight bottle for 3-4 days or freeze it in the form of ice cubes for up to 3 months. Few Steps Boil the Raw Mangoes in a pressure cooker for...
Read more