Tulsi, Kapoor Sacred

Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum – 'Kapoor')
Also known as: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Krishna Tulsi (var. Kapoor)

Kapoor Tulsi is one of the most widely grown varieties of Holy Basil, cherished in both Ayurvedic medicine and regenerative herb gardens. This aromatic and fast-growing plant is known for its sweet-spicy fragrance, resilience, and high content of adaptogenic compounds. Traditionally revered as a sacred plant in India, Tulsi is used to support stress relief, immune function, and respiratory health. The Kapoor variety stands out for its cold tolerance and rapid growth, making it a favorite for North American herb growers.

Key Characteristics

• Adaptogenic & Immune-Boosting Properties
  Tulsi is an adaptogen—helping the body resist stress, regulate cortisol, and restore balance. Leaves are typically used in teas, tinctures, or infusions for immune support, mental clarity, and respiratory wellness. Kapoor Tulsi contains high levels of eugenol and other anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.

• Traditional Ayurvedic Uses – Leaves & Flowers
  In Ayurvedic medicine, Tulsi is considered a rasayana herb, used to strengthen the body's vital energy. The leaves and flowers are dried or used fresh to prepare tea, often taken daily for respiratory health, stress management, and overall rejuvenation.

• Excellent for Pollinators & Insect Balance
  Kapoor Tulsi produces abundant tiny purple flowers that bloom continuously from mid-summer through frost, attracting bees, butterflies, and native pollinators. It also functions as a companion plant in gardens—repelling aphids, whiteflies, and other pests with its aromatic oils.

• Garden Integration & Landscape Use
  Perfect for herb gardens, food forests, and permaculture beds. Kapoor Tulsi thrives in containers, borders, and sunny pathways. It can also be used in orchard understories or companion planted near tomatoes, peppers, and cucurbits for pest deterrence and pollination support.

Product Details

• Native range: Indian subcontinent (cultivated worldwide)
• Plant life cycle: Annual (may overwinter in zone 10+)
• Sun requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Medium, well-drained soil
• Mature height: 2–3 feet
• Bloom time: July through frost
• Bloom color: Pale lavender to purple
• USDA Hardiness zones: Grown as annual in zones 3–9 (perennial in zones 10–11)

Kapoor Tulsi is an easy-to-grow sacred herb with profound wellness uses. Its resilience, fragrance, and flowering power make it an essential for every medicinal herb garden and permaculture system.