Getting to sleep at night can be difficult for some people for a number of reasons. And even those who usually have no trouble sleeping can struggle at times. An expert spoke with Express.co.uk about ...

For most gardeners, basil is a wonderful harbinger of summer, but in India a variety known as holy basil, or tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), is grown year-round. Basils have been cultivated in India for ...

Tulsi Puja, a Hindu festival is celebrated on December 25th every year by Hindus. Known as Tulsi Pujan Diwas, the festival is quite popular among Hindus. Tulsi being of great medicinal value is widely ...

Basil, or as called in Ayurveda, the elixir of life. This potent ingredient has long been associated with supporting the body against a variety of ailments, especially those linked to stress and ...

Tulsi, widely known as Holy Basil, is a treasured plant in Indian homes, worshipped in temples, brewed in teas, and trusted in home remedies. But beyond its cultural and medicinal fame lies a more ...

Holy basil, botanical name Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum is an aromatic plant of the family Lamiaceae. It is known as Efinrin in Yoruba, Nchuawun in Ibo, Alumokho among the Edos, ...

In this age of cancer awareness, obesity-linked diseases, and greater levels of stress than ever before, it's nice to know you can do something to help mitigate the dangers of modern living. No, not ...

Scientific name of Tulsi: Walk into any traditional Indian home, and chances are you’ll spot a lovely, aromatic herb thriving in the courtyard or on a balcony. We're talking about Tulsi, or Holy Basil ...

Originally native to India, Asia, and Africa, basil was held to be a sacred and noble herb. In fact, the word “basil” comes from the ancient Greek “basilikhon” which means “royal." Today, Ocimum ...