brundaavanam

SIGNIFICANCE : ["BRINDA' - Group, "VANAM" - Garden] Medicinal : All these plants are used in ayurvedic preperations. Even the dried plant is used in Yagnas and homas. Spiritual : Signified Devotion - modestly it gives itself without seeking for anything in return. Only two varieties of Tulsi are very much popular, but there are few more other varieties. BENEFITS : All the Tulsi varieties in general posses the following qualities: - Relieves from STRESS - Purifies air( ANTI-POLLUTANT) - Gives out oxygen 24 hours - Antiseptic - Detoxifies - Cures skin diseases - Good for hair - Good for teeth and digestion too PLANTS : S.No. Botanical name Common name 1. Ocimum sanctum Krishna Tulsi 2. Ocimum gratissimum Rama Tulsi, Nimma tulsi 3. Ocimum tenuiflorum Vishnu Tulasi 4. Ocimum kilimandscharicum Karpura Tulsi 5. Ocimum basilicum Vibhudhi/Bhoo Tulsi, Kamakasturi, Rudra-jada, Sabja 6. Ocimum americanum Vana/Aranya Tulsi, Kuppa/Kukka tulsi
Ocimum sanctum	Ocimum gratissimum
Ocimum tenuiflorum	Ocimum kilimandscharicum
Ocimum basilicum	Ocimum americanum
Camphor basil Plant	Camphor basil leaves