Also read: 8 popular medicinal plants you must know aboutTulsi is commonly found in two varieties, the green-coloured Lakshmi Tulsi and the purple hued Krishna Tulsi. Tulsi Prayer-Image courtesy: Instagram/sweetipatilThe essential oils in tulsi are used to treat a number of ailments. According to Dr Ashutosh Gautam, Clinical Operations and Coordination manager at Baidyanath Ayurveda Bhawan, Delhi, "The essential oils found in tulsi are very effective for our respiratory system. Here's a list of all the ways tulsi can benefit you:Also read: The healing herbs1. It is loaded with phytonutrients, essential oils, Vitamin A and C.8.

Source: India Today January 28, 2017 06:17 UTC