Tulsi, Holy Basil (Ocimum Sanctum) Tulsi Plant Tulsi in India is ubiquitous in hindu tradition. Tulsi is derived from a Sanskrit word, which means “matchless one”. Tulsi is just not implicated in the ayurvedic medicine but also in other medicinal systems like in Greek, Roman and Unani. Its scientific name is Ocimum Sanctum. It is grown in warm and tropical areas. Tulsi grows fragrantly, erect and with several branches. It can carry the height up to 30 to 60 cm