holy basil, (ocimum tenuiflorum), also called tulsi

flower plant wildflower herb nature grass blossom meadow lilac prairie leaf shrub branch produce insect purple lavender holy basil ocimum tenuiflorum called tulsi tulasi flowering mint family lamiaceae grown aromatic leaves native indian subcontinent grows southeast asia tenuiflorum southeast asia flowering plant herb herbal medicine essential oil anti-inflammatory antioxidant adaptogen immune system aromatherapy hinduism herbal tea herb garden ornamental plant blossom flower nature purple summer tulsi gabbard chinese herbal medicine spirituality scented