Plants are one of the most important soucre of medicines, tulsi is a fragrant bushy perennial growing up to 1.5 m in height with profusions of white blooms and slightly purple tinted foliage.this herb has been known from as early as the vedic period and is held sacred by the hindus and is often planted around temples and used in rosaries. It is native to india,reached western Europe in the 16th century.
In several ancients systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Greek, Roman, Siddha and Unani. It is commonly used in cough, cold ,mild indigestion, diminished appetite and malaise..
