Tulsi or Basil

Tulsi also known as Basil plant, is a plant used for many medicinal purposes from the ancient time, people used to use it as immunity booster and to treat cough, cold and fever. Let's explore the scientific evidences behind the immune boosting and fever reducing properties of Tulsi leaves:

Compound of Tulsi Leaves:
Ursolic Acid: A triterpenoid with anti inflammatory and immune modulating properties.
Rosmarinic Acid: It's best known for it's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. 
Flavonoids: A diverse group of compound with antioxidant and more other beneficial properties.
Tannins: Tannins are also compound of Tulsi and it has antimicrobial properties in it.
Eugenol: A phenolic compound of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Triterpenoids: The class of compound with a various pharmacological effects.

Scientific Studies: 
Several studies says about immunity booster and fever reducing effects of Tulsi leaves:
Animal Studies: In a research on animals shown that Tulsi or Basil leaves can enhance immune function and relief fever.
In Vitro Studies: Laboratory studies demonstrated the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Tulsi compounds. 

Conclusion:
Tulsi leaves contains compound that might help to boost immunity and also it can promote hair growth, add shines in your hair and reduce dandruff. Tulsi can also prevent oral infection and reduce bad breath problems. It heals infections, caused by bacteria and cures insect bites too.