The more serious form of cold is flu which is caused by the influenza virus. The cold and flu are known to be contagious diseases spreading from person to person through touch or by using the same towel ,clothes or any other items., not washing the hands after blowing the nose to name a few.

Both cold and flu more or less have one or more of the following the symptoms with which they can be recognized.

• Runny nose
• Body pain
• Sore throat
• Mild fever
• Headache
• Chill
• Blocked nose
• Watery eyes.

Modern medicine still has not been able to find a perfect cure for treating cold. With or without treatment the cold lasts for few days. But one can control it effectively and reduce further damage and suffering with the help of natural herbs. Before the advent of modern medicines, man had used natural herbs to treat various diseases and infections which prove very effective even in modern times.

One such Miracle herb for treating various types of cold, cough and flu including bronchitis, asthma and various other viruses causing cold is Tulsi. The benefits of tulsi for anyone to understand have to be used.

• Tulsi works by improving the body's immune system to fight against various diseases.
• The ethanol extract of Tulsa leaves protect the liver against damage caused by medicines
• It protects the body against bad effects of stress.
• Very effective in dry cough and respiratory related disorders.
• Helps to maintain the normal lipid profile in the body.
• The uroslic acid in the leaves of tulsi plant helps prevent granulation. It also helps in reducing histamine release

With so many benefits and vast healing properties, the Tulsi herb is rightly called the "elixir of life". To benefit mankind many company have introduced Tablets using this ancient miracle tulsi herb. All parts of tulsi are useful to mankind and also have medicinal value in the following ways

• The leaves are used to prepare tea
• The roots of tulsi plant are used in topical application.
• The plant along with other herbs is used to prepare various medicines.
• It is the best cure found effective not only in childhood cough but even in many diseases including malaria.
• Reproductive, menstruation problems, gonorrhea and premature ejaculation can also be effectively treated with the help of tulsi herb.

This Indian miracle herb is also known as" adaptive "by the ancient Indian ayurveda for the fact that it supports and gives us strength to bear the emotional, physical and mental stress.

Even though there are no known side effects of this herb, the use of tulsi and its consequent effect may be different for different individuals. Hence it is always advisable to consult a physician or an Ayurvedic practitioner before using the same.