Tulsi, also known as holy basil or sacred basil, is an herb in the Labiatae family that grows throughout India. It contains many active compounds including eugenol, which is largely responsible for its therapeutic properties. Tulsi has various benefits for respiratory health such as treating asthma, bronchitis, and lung disorders by relieving congestion and fighting infections. It also has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. Tulsi can be consumed as tea, powder, or tablets to boost immunity and support respiratory and overall health. Precautions should be taken during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and before surgery.

2. TULSI- " QUEEN OF HERBS"
Syn: Sacred basil, Holy basil, Tulasi
 •Biological source :
Leaves of
Ocimum sanctum- holy basil
Ocimum bassilicum-sweet basil
 •Family : Labiatae
 •Geographical Source : Annual herb found throught
India
 Small herb-used as a medicine & ritualistic worship.
 leaves, seeds, roots, flowers and the stem- recommended
for their healing properties in Ayurvedic medicine system.
 chemical composition- highly complex containing many
nutrients and other biological active Compounds

3. PHYTONUTRIENTS
 Fresh leaves and stem of Ocimum sanctum extract
yielded some phenolic compounds (antioxidants) such
as
1) circimaritin
2) isothymusin
3) apigenin
4) rosameric acid
 The oil also contains carvacrol and sesquiterpine
hydrocarbon caryophyllene
 Two flavonoids orientin and and vicenin from aqueous
leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum have been isolated

4. ACTIVE CONSTITUENT
Ø Tulsi contains Volatile oil
Ø The oil contain about
 70% Eugenol
 20% methyl - Eugenol
 β - Caryophyllene
 Carvacrol
 Cineole
 Linalool
 Eugenol ( 1 hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allyl benzene), the active constituent
present in Ocimum Santum has been found to be largely responsible
for the therapeutic potential for tulsi
 Preclinical studies have also shown that Tulsi and some of its
phytochemicals myretenal, luteolin, β-sitosterol, and carnosic acid,
ursolic acid.

5. ROLE OF TULSI IN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
1) RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
 Tulsi along with curing viral, bacterial and fungal infections of the
respiratory system, gives miraculous relief in congestion due to the
presence of components like Camphene, Eugenol and Cineole in its
essential oils.
 Essential in curing almost all types of respiratory disorders both
chronic and acute
 Fresh tulsi flowers are said to ease bronchitis symptoms
2) ASTHMA
 Tulsi is very beneficial in the treatment of asthma, since it relieves
congestion and facilitates smoother breathing
 The phytonutrients and essential oils along with the other minerals
in it, helps cure some of the underlying causes of asthma as well

6. ROLE OF TULSI IN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
3) LUNG DISORDER
 The compounds like vitamin C , Camphene, Eugenol and Cineole that
are present in essential oils of tulsi cure the infection in the lungs
 They are also effective in healing the damages caused to the lungs due to
smoking, and lung cancer .
 It also helps to cure tuberculosis due to its antibiotic properties.
 A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy
for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold.
•Tulsi has immunomodulatory ( helps to modulate the immune system),
antitussive (suppress the cough centre, reducing the amount of cough)
and expectorant properties (helps expel phlegm from the chest).
• Its anti allergic and anti inflammatory properties help treat allergic
respiratory disorders.

7. 1) HEART DISEASE
 Holy basil contains vitamin-C , eugenol
which protect the heart from the harmful
effects of free radicals and cholesterol levels
within the blood
2) STRESS
 Antioxidants in holy basil, apart from
repairing damages done by free radicles,
also minimizes the stress caused by these
oxidants.
3) ORAL CARE
 It destroys more than 99% of the germs
and bacteria in the mouth and inhibit the
growth of oral cancer

8. 4) KIDNEY STONES
 Tulsi, being a detoxifier and mild diuretic, helps to reduce the acid level
in the body
5) SKIN CARE
 Tulsi oils, which are highly antibiotic, disinfectant, antibacterial and
antifungal in nature
6) HEADACHE
 Headaches caused due to migraines, sinus pressure , cough and cold or
high blood pressure
7) IMMUNITY AND EYE CARE
 Holy basil is so good for boosting up the immune system
 It soothes eye inflammation and reduce stress
8) OTHER BENEFITS
 It beneficial in reducing labor pain, destroying rabies germs, treating
gastroenteritis, cholera, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rheumatism,
nausea, septic, urinary and genital infections, destroying worms in the
stomach

9. DOSAGE
•Tulsi : Dosage
•Adults: Adults can consume around 3 to 5 Tulsi leaves every day or 500 to 600 mg of Tulsi extracts as
supplements.
•Children (3 to 10 years): Tulsi leaves can be a choking hazard for very young children. But 2 to 3 Tulsi leaves
can be given to children above 3 years. It is advisable to consult a pediatrician for Tulsi supplements.
•Dosage of Common Forms of Tulsi
•Powder: 1 to 2 tablespoon of tulsi powder can be dissolved in a glass of water or made into a herbal tea.
Alternatively, 4 to 6 Tulsi leaves can be chewed every day.
•Tablet: 1 to 2 Tulsi tablets (500-600mg) should be consumed after a meal everyday.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
 PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING- Holy basil is POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when taken during pregnancy or when trying to become pregnant. Avoid the use
of tulsi during breast feeding
 Surgery: Holy basil might slow blood clotting, so there is a concern that it could
increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using holy basil at
least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

10. Respiratory Diseases are growing rapidly now a days because of the
Pollutions in air. here are some easy treatments of Tulsi to prevent from
this problem.
• Chest pains and coughs are relieved by drinking Tulsi juice with
crystal sugar.
• Tea brewed with Tulsi leaves is a good remedy for fevers, colds and
muscular pains.
• Hiccups and asthma can also be cured by taking an extract of equal
quantities of Tulsi leaves and jaggery.
• For relief in an attack of asthma, prepare a decoction by boiling five
gms of Tulsi inflorescences and ten gms of dry ginger in water and
some honey.
• If there is pain in the ribs due to cold, apply a paste obtained by
mixing five gms of Tulsi juice.
• Coughs can be relieved by inhaling the vapours arising from Tulsi
seeds being heated in a little ghee (clarified butter).
• Green Tulsi leaves grilled over an open fire taken with a little common
salt are beneficial in coughs and pharyngitis.