Sacred Basil
Botanical name: Ocimum sanctum L.
Vernacular name: ತುಳಸಿ (Thulasi)
Habit: Herb
Used for: Kashaya.
Parts used: Leaves.
Recipe: Thoroughly washed leaves is crushed and boiled with water, little cumin & pepper. Add milk to it and taken. A little jaggery/sugar shall be added while boiling for better taste.
Medicinal properties: Detoxification, Antitussive, Anti-microbial, Skin disorders, Tooth ache reliever