Tulsi Holy Basil VANA

Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum)

Vana tulsi, also known as wild basil or tree basil, is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to India and eastern Africa. Growing up to five feet tall, this aromatic species retains its vibrant green stems and leaves throughout its life cycle and is distinguished by its warm, clove-like fragrance. Traditionally, Vana tulsi has been valued for its wellness-supporting qualities and is most often enjoyed as tulsi tea or blended with other holy basil varieties.

Revered in Ayurveda for thousands of years, holy basil is considered one of India's most sacred herbs and is often referred to as the "mother medicine of nature." Many Hindu households traditionally grow tulsi near the home as a symbol of protection and devotion. Vana is one of the four primary tulsi varieties—along with Rama, Krishna, and Kapoor—each belonging to the mint family and closely related to sweet basil. Its rich aroma, with notes of clove, peppermint, and spice, makes it a favorite addition to herbal tea blends and daily wellness rituals