Description
Please note:Â We only ship live plants to the continental U. S. We do not ship to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or over borders.
Krishna Tulsi — also known as holy basil — is considered to be a sacred plant in Ayurveda because it has important uses as a medicinal herb.
The purple-tinged Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) really stands out among the neem trees in our greenhouse. Used in religious ceremonies as well as cooking, tulsi may have medicinal qualities similar to neem but it’s a smaller plant that’s easy to grow in a sunny window.
Several studies indicate that holy basil contains bio-available antioxidants that help prevent damage from environmental toxins like Lindane and arsenic in rats as well as enhanced wound healing. *
A recent clinical study on anxiety confirms the traditional use of tulsi as a calming tea. Other research indicates that tulsi may have immune-boosting properties in mice. *
For more information, visit http://www.donnieyance.com/holy-basil-an-herb-with-incomparable-benefits/ from Donnie Yance, an internationally known master herbalist and nutritionist and author of “Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism.” *
While tulsi can be used in recipes that call for basil, it has a much stronger taste. Most often, it’s used in a tea made pouring boiling water over two teaspoons of fresh tulsi leaves. Allow to cool and then strain off the tea before drinking.
*Statements on this website and the sites linked from it are provided for educational purposes only and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The plants sold on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Hardik –
The Leaves work great for my daughters skin. Thank you Neem Tree Farms!
Julie (verified owner) –
Can’t wait until it grows, just received start. It’s planted hanging in the sun (in the house it’s pretty cold here, UT). I hope it makes it. So excited to use the leaves.
Judy (verified owner) –
Very nice plant. I love the smell of the Tulsi. It is enjoying the sun right now.
Thiaga (verified owner) –
Super happy with the holy basil. Thank you Vicky.
Elizabeth (verified owner) –
The Tulsis are doing great, thank you for all the great instructions that came along with the plants!
Venkata (verified owner) –
Very happy with Krishna Tulsi. Got Kapur Tulsi as a bonus and both doing awesome Thank you
Kunthavai (verified owner) –
Super and nice plant awesome it got delivered on time and its growing great
uma_kodali –
My Tulsi plant is happy. Great customer service!
My Karpor tulsi plant is also doing great.
Judy (verified owner) –
This is one of my favorite plants. Seems to be doing well so far. I have plans to harvest the leaves and use the blossoms for a potpourri.
Nivedita Kuila (verified owner) –
Received the plant today in perfect healthy condition without any damage. Thank you Neemtree farms. Can’t wait to see the plant growing ????????
suparna13 (verified owner) –
We got two of them. Arrived in great shape and they are thriving in their new pots. Put them in pots rather than in the ground so that I can bring them indoors in winter (we live in Northern California). Special shout out to Vicki and her team. Lovely people. Easy to work with. Thank you!
Joanne P McKenney (verified owner) –
I am so happy with these two beautiful healthy plants! They are thriving here in Illinois, planted in pots so I could winter them indoors. Thank you, Neem Tree Farms!
deepak.kolapkar (verified owner) –
Very nice plant. I ordered this holy krishna basil on May-21-2019 and recieved on July-5th. This was due to agricultural hold by California on plants shipped from Florida. Neem Tree Farms offered me refund in case I can’t wait. I decided to wait no matter how long it will take. The patience paid off. When I received the plant, it was in very good condition. The plant is the real breed of Krishna Tulsi. I planted it in a very huge big sized planter with good balanced mix of potting soil, steer manure and mulch. I do see the plant is getting adapted and should start growing in may be next couple of weeks. I am fully satisfied with the plant
Kantu Malhotra (verified owner) –
Still waiting to see how they are going to behave. Repotted them in organic soil mixed with steel manure.
Saurabh –
Yesterday I received the Krishna Tulsi but that is regular tulsi. I could have gotten regular tulsi for free from the temple here. I wanted Krishna tulsi which I don’t find it here anywhere. Very disappointed. I can send the picture if you want. Didn’t get the product that I ordered.
Vicki –
We don’t even grow regular tulsi because it overpowers the Krishna. Please send a photo and I’ll post photos of its purple mama.
Acela Cruz –
Received plant, but no instructions came with it. Third day the leaves were curling and falling off. Called and spoke with Vicki who assured me that it should bounce back. Right now it is on my windowsill with full sun. I’m waiting for it to look alive.
jsonika –
Received the plant in good condition but the leaves started falling off and it died a week later. Followed all instructions it came with.
KayceMac (verified owner) –
The two Krishna Tulsis I received were cuttings. I understand the need to use cuttings, but at the price I paid, I think they could have sent something beyond two straight stems with overly-large leaves and no other growth. Quite disappointed in this company. Will not buy from again.
carriebransom –
Received this plant fairly quickly despite COVID. It arrived healthy in great condition. It is already putting on new leaves after potting three days ago. The mature leaves are already deepening to purple. Looking forward to see how it grows.
Yashon Reddy (verified owner) –
My Krishna tulsi plants arrived safety to my door steps. I received 2 plants, instead of one. I re-potted both in larger pots and they are so, far looking happy and healthy with purplish leaves. I also, purchased the Neem from here and it is thriving crazily. It was about 2 feet tall when I received it I used the largest pot and replanted it. It’s at least 7 feet tall now……I am overjoyed with plants from this nursery. Using pots instead of directly into ground so, I can transfer these indoors during winter. Winter is right around the corner. I am in Northern California.
Many thanks to Mag and Vickie—–super personable team.
akshara_ak (verified owner) –
Thank you so much. Very well packed and delivery was so smooth. The plant is amazing thank you so much.
BK (verified owner) –
I was excited to receive the order in a timely manner. I have been growing it indoors with grow lights but both my tulsi plants did not survive
Vicki –
Can you tell us what happened? Tulsi is usually very easy, particularly with grow lights.
June (verified owner) –
I have purchased Krishna Tulsi from here multiple times. Everytime i have received excellent healthy plants. I