Tulsi
The holy basil grown in every courtyard: a warming, fragrant herb for the chest and the breath, taken for colds, coughs and fevers, and to steady the mind.
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- ତୁଳସୀ (Tulasi) · Tulasi
- Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Family: Lamiaceae
Key benefits
- Traditionally used for cough, cold and fever
- Helps clear the chest and ease breathing
- Taken to support immunity through the seasons
- Calming; used for stress and clarity of mind
- Supports digestion and freshens the mouth
Commonly used for
- Cold, cough and a blocked nose
- Fever, as part of treatment
- Asthma and bronchitis, as supportive care
- Stress and headaches
- Indigestion and loss of appetite
- Skin and mouth infections
How it is used
- Fresh leaves chewed, or a decoction (kadha)
- As tulsi tea
- With honey or ginger for a cough
- As drops or tablets
- In children, under the doctor’s guidance
Related care at the clinic
- Child care
A word before you take any herb
This page describes traditional uses in general terms. It is not a prescription: the right herb, its dose and its form depend on the person, and some herbs should be avoided in pregnancy, in children or alongside other medicines. Please consult the doctor before taking any herb.
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