India, April 25 -- Tulsi is considered a sacred plant in Hinduism, often worshipped and grown in homes and temples. But the versatile and culturally significant herb also offers various health benefits. Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, shared an Instagram post on April 24 in which he listed '5 research-backed benefits of holy basil or tulsi'. Also read | 6 herbs for your kitchen garden, from tulsi and triphala to Guduchi

He said: "Ever wonder why holy basil is praised as a calming, restorative herb? Though it's not a one-stop cure-all, studies suggest it may support several aspects of health."

Dr Sood shared the '5 key benefits of tulsi':

As an adaptogen, tulsi helps the body handle stress. I...