A Sacred Plant The Tulsi plant, also known as Holy Basil, has such a special name for a good reason. This plant (Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum) is native to the Indian subcontinent where it well-respected. There are two different varieties with two different spiritual names – Rama Tulsi and Krishna Tulsi. Tulsi grows wild in India and most families have it growing in their gardens or in their patio. It is believed to provide divine protection; the name Tulsi means “Incomparable One”. It is in fact a cousin of the basil many of us love in Italian cooking, and both of them are part of the mint family.…