In Ayurvedic practice, common uses of tulsi include treatments for: Asthma, bronchitis, colds, congestion, coughs, flu, sinusitis, sore throat and similar ailments
High blood pressure and high cholesterol
Headaches, earaches, and eye disorders
Skin diseases and insect bites
Cramping, gastric disorders, indigestion, intestinal parasites, mouth diseases, ulcers, and vomiting
Diabetes and blood sugar imbalances
Joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis
Kidney stones
Malaria
Cancer
Medical research conducted by institutions favorable to alternative medicine confirms that tulsi is:
A powerful adaptogenic herb (an herb that reduces stress and increases energy)
Able to reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks
Anti-inflammatory
High in antioxidants
Immuno-modulating (able to increase or decrease the immune system's activity to the optimal level)
Protective of the liver, and more generally protective against certain chemical toxins and radiation, but not contraindicated by chemotherapy (so it's safe to use while receiving chemo)
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