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Krishna Tulsi

कृष्णतुलसी

Black Holy Basil · കൃഷ്ണതുളസി

About

Ocimum sanctum (purple variety). More potent than green tulsi.

Classical properties

Sanskritकृष्णतुलसी
EnglishBlack Holy Basil
Malayalamകൃഷ്ണതുളസി
Rasa (taste)tikta, katu
Guna (quality)laghu, ruksha
Virya (potency)ushna
Vipaka (post-digestive effect)katu

Traditional uses

Stronger respiratory action, immunity, fever.

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Disclaimer

This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.

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