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Updated: Mar. 13, 2012
Whereas the other varieties of tulsi, Krishna tulsi and Rama tulsi are named after (and associated with) Hindu deities, the word "vana" refers to forest; vana tulsi is the wild variety of tulsi growing in India, across Africa, and in many other regions of the world. However, when sold, it is typically from cultivated plants, not wild-harvested plants.
In aroma and flavor, vana tulsi is similar to, but distinct from all varieties of tulsi from the Ocimum sanctum plant. It is also distinct from the familiar sweet basil, although its aroma tends to resemble sweet basil more than it does the other holy basils. All three species of basil, however, are quite similar.
Vana Tulsi
Updated: Mar. 13, 2012
About Vana Tulsi
Vana tulsi, also called wild forest holy basil or wild forest tulsi, is a plant which is usually considered a type or variety of tulsi or holy basil, although it actually comes from a different species. Whereas the typical tulsi comes from the Ocimum tenuiflorum plant, also called Ocimum sanctum, Vana tulsi comes from the species Ocimum gratissimum, which is also called African basil.Whereas the other varieties of tulsi, Krishna tulsi and Rama tulsi are named after (and associated with) Hindu deities, the word "vana" refers to forest; vana tulsi is the wild variety of tulsi growing in India, across Africa, and in many other regions of the world. However, when sold, it is typically from cultivated plants, not wild-harvested plants.
In aroma and flavor, vana tulsi is similar to, but distinct from all varieties of tulsi from the Ocimum sanctum plant. It is also distinct from the familiar sweet basil, although its aroma tends to resemble sweet basil more than it does the other holy basils. All three species of basil, however, are quite similar.
Best Vana Tulsi
The notion of the "best" Vana Tulsi is subjective, because different people have different tastes. We present the most often-rated and highest-rated teas in this category, and allow you to draw your own conclusions.
Most Often-Rated Teas: BH03: Wild Forest Holy Basil Organic
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Examples of Vana Tulsi
The following is a complete listing of of the 2 selections of Vana Tulsi in our database.
BH03: Wild Forest Holy Basil Organic
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