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Though there are very few flowers left the Honey Bees show up every day to forage for nectar.

Otherwise known as Holy Basil or Ocimum tenuiflorum to use its Latin name. My wife bought this home from an Indian function at the weekend. It is very small. It has a lot of Hindu mythology attached to it. Supposedly it creates positive energy around the house and keeps negative energies away. According to Vastu experts, keeping Tulsi on the terrace can lead to financial loss. I'd better keep it indoors and look after it then ;-)

Solenopsis | Tropical fire ant

with kurobuta :D

Ocimum tenuiflorum / Krishna Tulasi / Shyama Tulsi

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A tiny busy bee collecting pollen from holy basil flower in my garden !!!

Have a great day, friends !!!

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வண்டாய்த் துவண்டு மவுன மலரணைமேல்

கொண்டார்க்கோ இன்பங் கொடுப்பாய் பராபரமே !!!

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So, a mystery post this time - can you guess what this is? Read along for the answer.

Here are some hints:

- has an amazing aroma

- It's very commonly in worshipping Hindu Gods

Given my limited equipment, it's a handheld macro shot taken with reverse ring.

Answer at the bottom of the post.

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The Autumn Solstice is just a few days away so in the spirit of the season I've made some warm and hardy soup. I used Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Holy Basil and Oregano from our garden. This recipe was inspired by Ina Garten's Roasted Tomato Basil Soup. Per usual I've added a few things to suit my tastes and make it my own. Here's Ina's recipe if you're interested: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-tomato-bas...

This was a special request from Aami.

For you Aami.

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Mom tried to get rid of the pests by spraying turmeric water on the holy basil plant. Let's see if it works.

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the 55-200 on a 50mm tube once again.

So, a mystery post this time - can you guess what this is? Read along for the answer.

Here are some hints:

- has an amazing aroma

- It's very commonly in worshipping Hindu Gods

Given my limited equipment, it's a handheld macro shot taken with reverse ring.

Answer at the bottom of the post.

Basic edits and processing using my latest favourite editing tool #darktable

Feedback and critique are welcome.

Darktable wiki: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darktable

#siaphotogs

@siaphotogs

#india

#canonphotography

#canonindia

#canonedge

@photographers_of_india

#hyderabadlive

#hyderabad

#dragonfly

#grasshopper

@photographers_of_hyderabad

#indiaphotographyclub

#canon

#canonindia

@canon._.india

@flickr

@siaphotogs

@natgeoyourshot

#reddititap

#foss

@amriphoto.com_

@bruce_williams_photography

@wolf.amri

The #Answer?

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum

#Seed pods of the #Tulsi or #Holybasil plant

#holybasil

#holy

#basil

Stir fry basil sauce with holy basil leaves, long green beans, onions, bell peppers and fresh chili. Topped with fried

egg. Beef.

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Ocimum tenuiflorum

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The dry flower-pods of holy basil standing out beautifully against the sunlight in my garden !!!

Have a great day, friends !!!

வித்தன்றி யாதும் விளைவதுண்டோ நின்னருளாஞ்

சித்தன்றி யாங்களுண்டோ செப்பாய் பராபரமே !!!

தாயுமானவடிகள் பராபரக்கண்ணி

Parade of cute little (around 3mm) holy basil (Thulasi) flowers displaying their beautiful stamens with golden grains of pollen !!

Have a great Sunday, my dear friends !!!

நீயேநான் என்று நினைப்பும் மறப்புமறத்

தாயே அனையஅருள் தந்தாய் பராபரமே !!!

தாயுமானவர் பராபரக்கண்ணி

ODC-Bokeh

This is in the herb garden. It's Holy Basil or Tulsi. We will be making Walnut Pesto with it this afternoon.

"Om Tulsidevye Vidmahe Vishnupriyaye Dheemahi

Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat."

“பச்சை பசுமையுள்ள துளசி நமஸ்தே

பரிமளிக்கும் மூலக்கொழுந்தே நமஸ்தே”

Another edit, painting look

The Sanskrit word Kashayam (kaşāyam) defines any of the various Āyurvedic herbal decoctions; a mix of many herbs and spices.

This particular mix is meant to heal/prevent many of the cold winter woes.

Above the pond

This flower is from Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy Basil (also tulsi, tulasī). Very little one from my home. Another reverse capture from my end.

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Pest Infestation 😱

Tulsi or Holy Basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum (synonym Ocimum sanctum), is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.

Bhaktivedanta Manor, Watford.

Thai (holy) basil, nasturtium, lemongrass, purple petunias, blue salvia, genoa basil.

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"Stay grounded, grow strong, and share your essence with the universe."

The colourful grasshopper seems to meditate with both the antennae kept close together. He was spotted on an equally colourful basil ( thulasi ) plant !!

Have a great week ahead, my dear friends !!!

சிந்தனைபோய் நானெனல்போய்த் தேக்கஇன்ப மாமழையை

வந்து பொழிந்தனைநீ வாழி பராபரமே !!!

தாயுமானவர் பராபரக்கண்ணி

Useful information in Wikipedia: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum.‎

Holy basil flowers (Tulasi) (measuring around 4mm) proudly displaying their wealth, golden pollen grains !! Beautiful, isn't it ?The texture on the tiny petals is amazing !!!

அல்லலெல்லாந் தீரஎனக் கானந்த மாகவொரு

சொல்லைஎன்பால் வைத்ததையென் சொல்வேன் பராபரமே !!!

தாயுமானவர் பராபரக்கண்ணி

Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy Basil (also tulsi, tulasī), is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native throughout the Old World tropics and widespread as a cultivated plant and an escaped weed. It is an erect, much branched subshrub, 30–60 cm tall with hairy stems and simple, opposite, green leaves that are strongly scented. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5 cm long, usually slightly toothed. The flowers are purplish in elongate racemes in close whorls. The two main morphotypes cultivated in India and Nepal are green-leaved (Sri or Lakshmi tulsi) and purple-leaved (Krishna tulsi).

Tulsi is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. It is widely known across South Asia as a medicinal plant and an herbal tea, commonly used in Ayurveda, and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving tulsi plants or leaves.

Ayurveda

Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. It is mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, an ancient Ayurvedic text. Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of "elixir of life" and believed to promote longevity.

Pharmacology

Recent studies suggest tulsi may be a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers, due to its high concentration of eugenol (1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene). One small study showed it to reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics when combined with hypoglycemic drugs.The same study showed significant reduction in total cholesterol levels with tulsi. Another study showed its beneficial effect on blood glucose levels is due to its antioxidant properties. Tulsi also shows some promise for protection from radiation poisoning[7] and cataracts.[8]It has anti-oxidant properties and can repair cells damaged by exposure to radiation. The fixed oil has demonstrated antihyperlipidemic and cardioprotective effects in rats fed a high fat diet. Experimental studies have shown an alcoholic extract of tulsi modulates immunity, thus promoting immune system function. Some of the main chemical constituents of tulsi are: oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, β-caryophyllene, β-elemene (c.11.0%), β-caryophyllene (about 8%), and germacrene D (about 2%). β-Elemene has been studied for its potential anticancer properties, but human clinical trials have yet to confirm its effectiveness.

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Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant

Have a great day dear friends! :-)

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The sun was peeking over the huge pines across the road when I snapped this. I love decorating at this time of year.

Thai basil flower - This plant grows in my garden surprisingly survives the cold spell in Hong Kong and still smells fragrant. It's now 0 degree at night. Brrrrr.....

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Holy Basil, or Tulsi as it is known in India, is a revered household plant used for curing innumerable health conditions.

Also a very important herb of the ancient medical science of Ayurveda. All its parts, including the leaves, are used for it's very potent remedial properties.

At times, rightly called 'The Queen of Herbs' !

what I am trying to say is, simplicity is the answer ... to everything. :)

Much better on black. Do click on the image to see it on black.