Tulsi is considered the premier divine small plant in ayurveda. Its very name, Ocimum sanctum or Holy Basil, testifies to its sacred nature. There are three types of tulsi mentioned in ayurvedic texts--Rama Tulsi, Shyama or Krishna Tulsi and Vana Tulsi. All three types of Tulsi have their uses in ayurveda.
It maintains the health of the throat, chest and lungs. In fact, it helps protect the entire respiratory tract.
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