Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) (Queen Of Herbs)

It is light to digest and dries tissue secretions.The  tastes of Tulsi is hot and bitter. It can penetrate deep tissues and has anti helmenthic
Tulsi helps in many skin disorders. It is effective in skin rashes, insect bites and itching.  Leaves of this plant are effectively used in ring worm infections and leucoderma.

Fresh juice of Tulsi leaves is used in Nasya Karma. This method helps to relieve headache and diseases of head and neck. Tulsi leaves act as nervine tonic and help to sharpen memory.
According Ayurveda, preparations of Tulsi are beneficial in indigestion, intestinal parasites and constipation.
Tulsi acts as a cardiac tonic and purifies blood.
Apart from these researches have shown that tulsi is very effective in
reducing blood sugar and blood cholesterol.
Due to these properties it normalizes kapha and vata. Leaves, flowers, seeds and roots of Tulsi are used in ayurvedic preparations