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Kind
Herbs
Scientific name
Ocimum sp. sanctum holy green
Item number
4575
Brand
123seeds Topselect
Amount of seeds
1000
  • The flowers of these plants are easy accessible for insects

In stock

€3.00
Product Description

Holy Basil originates from India. It's also known as Tulsi. There is a green and a red variety. This is the green variety. The leaves are light green, slightly serrated and a bit hairy. The taste is very slightly reminiscent of nutmeg and cloves. The plant blooms with attractive, small purple flowers.

This basil is mainly used in Thai cuisine in various dishes. In Ayurvedic medicine it's used for it's relaxing and uplifting properties. It's used externally against skin diseases, among other things. The leaf mixed with ginger powder and sweetened with honey can also be made into a tea that helps against coughs, colds and bronchitis. The plant is also used to keep mosquitoes away. Non hardy annual. Height: 30 – 60 cm.

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