Tulsi also referred to as Ocimum sanctum or Holy Basil, is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family and is found in 150 different varieties worldwide.

It emits a sort of spicy scent when applied to a wound and this is the reason why it is called the wonder herb.

It usually has a bitter taste.The bitter roots and young shoots given in the form of decoction or as powder for common cold.

The medicine is mainly used for asthma, chronic febrile affections and difficult parturition.

The leaf juice is used as a remedy for fever and its roots, leaves and seeds .