Regular intake of Tulsi might help prevent cold-cough problems by preventing excessive generation of sputum. It helps in the management of asthma and bronchitis by improving immunity and is also beneficial to prevent infectious diseases due to its Kapha balancing property. Tulsi also helps in reducing certain gastric problems like flatulence or bloating to some extent due to it’s Vata balancing, Deepan (appetiser) and Pachan (digestion) properties.