Van Tulsi

Product Information

Scientific Name: Origanum vulgare

Seed Shape: Long/ Oval

Seed Size: 0.05 cm length.

Seed Color: Grey black

Usage: Germination (not for oil extraction)

Age: Fresh

Origin:  India

Packing: In plastic bag

Availability: Throughout the year

General Details

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare

English Name: Oregano

Hindi Name: Van Tulsi, Pahadi Tulsi, Jangli Tulsi

Family: Labiatae

Propagation: By seeds

Medicinal Properties

Leaves: Strongly Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulant, Stomachic and Mildly tonic.

General characteristics

Van Tulsi (Oregano) is a bushy, woody shrub growing to 2’ in height with spreading stems and branches. Some cultivars grow in mound-like mats spreading by underground rhizomes, while others form more upright plants.

The aromatic leaves are fuzzy and oval-shaped. They attain a length of 1.5”. Throughout the summer Oregano bears tiny purple tube-shaped flowers that are about 1/8” long. They form on leafy bracts that resemble little pinecones. 

Medicinal Uses

It is used in treatment of colds, influenza, mild feverish illnesses, indigestion, stomach upsets and painful menstruation. It is strongly sedative and should not be taken in large doses, though mild teas have a soothing effect and aid restful sleep.

Externally, it is used to treat bronchitis, asthma, arthritis and muscular pain. It’s oil frequently relieves the pain of toothache and is used in aromatherapy to treat the same kinds of complaints that the herb is used for.