Holy basil

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Plant Cultures Exploring plants and people of
South Asia
Holy basil Ocimum tenuiflorum Holy basil is
grown in almost every Hindu home in India it
represents harmony and luck. Essential oil
from the leaves has antiseptic properties and
deters insects. Because they are such sacred
plants, rosary beads are carved from the woody
roots.
Tulsi (Hindi) Ajaka (Sanskrit)

Holy basil plant
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