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Bush Mint (Vilayati Tulsi / Ganga Tulsi)

Hyptis suaveolens

ଗଙ୍ଗା ତୁଳସୀ (Ganga Tulasi)विलायती तुलसी (Vilayati Tulsi)Vilayati Tulsi
Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
Tropical America
Plant Type
Shrub
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Erect robust aromatic annual subshrub; quadrangular pubescent branches, opposite ovate serrate pungent leaves, and dense axillary globose heads of bluish-purple flowers.

Traditional Uses

Colic, headache, skin dermatophytosis, and respiratory congestion

Parts Used

Leaves, whole plant, seeds

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Katu, Tikta
  • Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Relieves feverish chills, cures fungal skin infections, and relieves stomach colic

Precautions

Safe herb; avoid excessive internal use; essential oil contains high levels of sabinene

Interesting Facts

When bruised, the leaves emit a strong distinctive minty aroma that repels mosquitoes and bugs