About Tulsi
Tulsi, in Sanskrit, means “matchless one”,2 which demonstrates the high regard for this plant by local peoples. This seemingly magical plant, also known as “Holy Basil”, “The Incomparable One”2 or “Queen of herbs”3 has countless medicinal properties that have been indigenous to the Hindu culture, and specifically the Nepalese, for centuries. Easily cultivated, Tulsi is an ideal crop for Nepalese farmers to produce for export. The numerous health benefits reported to be associated with this plant can fill an ever-widening market demand for herbal remedies globally.
