Description
Tulsi, known as ‘The Queen of Herbs’ is  an Ayurvedic herb. It's considered a foundational herb that, combined with other adaptogenic herbs, can help the body withstand many forms of stress and provide many benefits to health, skin, and hair.   Precautions: Pregnant and lactating women should not use Tulsi without consulting a doctor.
 
How to Use
For hair growth:  Prepare a paste by mixing equal quantity of amla and tulsi powder and one teaspoon of coconut oil. Add some water to make a smooth paste and apply it to your hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes before washing off. Repeat this at-home treatment regularly to see noticeable results.
For Skin:  To make a skin pack paste take equal portions of neem and tulsi leaves and grind them together with some water to make a thick paste. Add few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice and apply this on the acne. After it dries off in 10 minutes, wash it off and pat dry.
Tulsi water:  Pour two cups of water in a pan. Add some tulsi powder and bring to boil until the water becomes half. Strain and have it warm. This helps to soothe throat pain and soreness.
Herbal caffeine-free tea:  Ingredients - Tulsi powder, jaggery, water, lemon juice. Blend jaggery and tulsi powder. Add one and half cup of water and lemon juice to this mixture. Bring to boil and strain. Drink it warm.
Herbal tulsi water:  Ingredients: Ginger, black pepper, cloves, tulsi powder, cinnamon, cardamom. Mix all the above ingredients and add water to it. Boil this mixture. Strain and drink it warm or at room temperature. This herbal tulsi water helps in recovering from dengue and malaria by increasing your number of platelets.
Herbal juice:  Ingredients - Ajwain, tulsi powder, cumin, amchoor powder, salt and mint leaves. Take four cups of water and add all the above ingredients to it. Boil it for 10-15 minutes. Have it warm or at room temperature. This juice helps in recovery during dehydration.
 
Health Benefits
Reduces stress & blood pressure: Tulsi leaves are rich in adaptogens which help in reducing the stress levels in your body. It also helps relax your nervous system and increases blood circulation. This is calming to the senses and contributes to reduction in stress. Tulsi contains compounds Ocimumosides A and B. These compounds reduce stress and balance the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine in the brain. The anti-inflammatory properties of Tulsi reduce inflammation and blood pressure.
Promotes digestion:  When consumed regularly, it can improve the bowel movement which facilitates digestion. It balances the acid refluxes and maintains the pH levels to ensure you have healthy digestion
Aids weight loss:  Since tulsi helps in digestion and also flushes toxins out of your body, it can help you lose weight more quickly. It regulates the metabolism of your body.
Good for diabetes patients:  Tulsi contains components that support the functioning of pancreatic cells. This further releases insulin which helps in lowering blood sugar levels. Tulsi also facilitates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats which further ensures that the sugar in the blood is utilized for energy.
Natural Immunity Booster:  Tulsi is rich in Vitamin C and zinc. It has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties which protect us from a variety of infections. Thus it acts as a natural immunity booster and keeps infections at bay. 
Reduces fever (antipyretic) & pain(analgesic):  Tulsi has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which help to fight infections, thus reducing fever. 
Reduces cold, cough & other respiratory disorders:  Camphene, cineole and eugenol present in Tulsi help reduce cold and congestion in the chest. Mixed with honey and ginger it is effective in bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold.
Anti-cancer properties:  Phytochemicals present in Tulsi have strong antioxidant properties. Thus, they help in protecting us from skin, liver, oral and lung cancers.
Good for heart health:  Tulsi has a positive effect on the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases by lowering blood lipid content, suppressing ischemia and stroke, reducing hypertension and also due to its higher antioxidant properties.
Useful in kidney stones & Gouty Arthritis: Tulsi detoxifies the body and has diuretic properties. It decreases the level of uric acid in the body, which is the main reason why kidney stones are formed. Reduction in uric acid levels also provides relief to patients suffering from Gout.
Oral and dental health:  Tulsi has often been used in herbal toothpaste and that is simply because of its amazing teeth and gum strengthening properties. Moreover, it can act on mouth ulcers and therefore provide comprehensive oral health care. Its anti-bacterial properties can prevent bad breath.

Benefits for Hair
Enhances Circulation in Scalp:  Tulsi powder packs all the essential ingredients to boost your scalp circulation level, improving growth and a natural shine. So, if you take tulsi powder in your everyday routine or mix a little powder with your oil and massage it, it can surely give some great results.
Strengthens Hair Follicles:  There can be a lot of elements that lead to hair thinning or hair falling; however, one of the common reasons is the weakness of hair follicles. If you massage your hair with tulsi oil, it will stimulate circulation in the scalp. Other than that, it will rejuvenate the hair follicles and make the roots of the hair strong. Once your roots are strong, it will reduce hair fall and make your hair thick and strong.
Prevents Itchy Scalp:  The flaky scalp can cause a significant hit to self-confidence and can lead to hair fall and thinning of hair. If you’re tired of dandruff, tulsi powder can be of great help. Usually, dandruff is caused due to growth of fungus or bacteria on the scalp. Tulsi powder anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that remove all the microorganisms from the scalp. It also has a chilling and cooling effect on the scalp, relieving any itchiness.
Stops premature gray hair:  Tulsi powder has many anti-oxidants and minerals that prevent hair from losing color. Hence, it reduces the appearance of premature graying at an early stage.
Stops hair fall:  Due to our consumption of unhealthy food and environmental pollution, it can be tough to stop hair fall. Once your hair is damaged, there’s little hope for you to get it back to life.
 
Benefits for Skin
Anti-Acne:  Tulsi has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that reduce  acne and blemishes. Minimizes acne scar appearance. 
Skin-lightening and Glowing:  Using it as a face mask can lighten the skin tone and improve facial texture. Antioxidants are very helpful if you have hyperpigmentation.