Tulsi plant 

Regular use of this herb fights cold, cough, nausea, cold by birth, pain in the eyes and head, low or high blood pressure, acidity, constipation, gas, weakness of the kidneys, stones etc.

An aqueous decoction of the whole dried plant is reported to lower blood sugar levels.

The leaves yield a volatile oil containing eugenol which possesses antibacterial and insecticidal properties.

The juice of this plant exhibits potent anti-viral activity.

It is used in catarrh and bronchitis. It is applied to the skin in ringworm and other cutaneous diseases and helps skin stay healthy and supple.

It is an herb that promotes optimum respiratory support.

It has been found to possess anti-asthmatic and anti-rheumatic effect.

It is also a potent anti-stress agent, superior to Eleuthero coccus and Panax ginseng.

Taking tulasi leaves relieves cold and flu.

Ayurvedic tulasi preparations have significantly reduced the symptoms of viral hepatitis.

Tulasi is effective in controlling fever.

The juice of the leaves possesses antiperiodic (controls the regular recurrence of symptoms), stimulating and expectorant properties.

It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, expectorant properties and is useful in respiratory tract infections. It helps during respiratory stress.