Tulsi has been used as an herbal medicine for thousands of years, most notably in traditional Indian systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. Tulsi is referred to as “the incomparable one”, “the queen of herbs”, and the “elixir of life”, with importance as both a medicine and a sacred plant with spiritual properties.[1]
Tulsi has been used generally to promote mental and physical health and well-being and for the prevention and treatment of various conditions. Its uses are far-reaching, including infection, pain, skin diseases, wounds, fever, cough, asthma, epilepsy, diarrhea, and bites from snakes, insects, or scorpions.[1][2][3]
Beyond its use as a medicine, tulsi is considered a sacred plant and is used in various spiritual practices and religious ceremonies. Tulsi can often be found growing in the courtyards of Hindi households, where its presence signifies a connection to the divine.[1]