Tomatoes
Basil and Tulsis
Tulsi Vana - Basil and Tulsis
Ref : A0199
- Ocimum gratissimum
Bag of 100 seeds
Sacred Basil, or Tulsi, can reach 2.50 m in height. It has a highly branched growth habit and offers an abundance of fine, serrated green leaves with a very spicy fragrance of camphor and cloves.
Basil is native to Asia and Africa. In regions with very mild climates, it grows like a perennial.
Discover it on Kokopelli's blog: "Tulsis and other Basilico-Molecular Truths to free yourself from the Terror of Pharmacy".
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This medicinal species has traditionally been used in the treatment of epilepsy, headaches, high fevers, diarrhea, abdominal pain, eye problems, ear infections, coughs, respiratory system disorders, convulsions, skin diseases, menstrual disorders, pneumonia and more.
Recent pharmacological studies have highlighted its antibacterial, antispasmodic, antidiarrheal, antinociceptive, antiurolithic, anxiolytic and larvicidal activity.
A study carried out in north-east Tanzania revealed that 70% of families mainly use Ocimum gratissimum and Ocimum kilimandscharicum for protection against mosquitoes (Anopheles arabiensis, Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus) and, to a lesser extent, the bush plant Lantana camara and the trees Azadirachta indica (neem) and Eucalyptus globulus.
in bucket
Sow in trays at temperatures between 18 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant into individual cups when plants have 4 to 5 leaves, or plant directly into warmed soil. Take care not to over-water to avoid the risk of wilting.
March, April, May, June
June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot, in the greenhouse
full sun
medium
potting soil, sandy, gravel, humus
drained, light, reheated
Ocimum gratissimum
mid-season
100 seeds
Green
fragrance, edible
From 200 to 250 cm
serrated
Asia / Africa
"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet
It is native to East Africa, Madagascar and Southeast Asia.
This medicinal species has traditionally been used in the treatment of epilepsy, headaches, high fevers, diarrhea, abdominal pain, eye problems, ear infections, coughs, respiratory system disorders, convulsions, skin diseases, menstrual disorders, pneumonia and more. Recent pharmacological studies have highlighted its antibacterial, antispasmodic, antidiarrheal, antinociceptive, antiurolithic, anxiolytic and larvicidal activity. A study carried out in north-east Tanzania revealed that 70% of families mainly use Ocimum gratissimum and Ocimum kilimandscharicum for protection against mosquitoes (Anopheles arabiensis, Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus) and, to a lesser extent, the bush plant Lantana camara and the trees Azadirachta indica (neem) and Eucalyptus globulus.
