Give the scientific name, family and medicinal use of Neem and Tulsi.

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Q. Give the scientific name, family and medicinal use of Neem and Tulsi.

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Neem and Tulsi are two widely used medicinal plants.

Neem = Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae), antimicrobial/biopesticide; Tulsi = Ocimum tenuiflorum (Lamiaceae), antimicrobial/cold remedy.

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Neem — Azadirachta indica, family Meliaceae; its azadirachtin makes it antibacterial, antifungal and a natural pesticide . Tulsi — Ocimum tenuiflorum, family Lamiaceae; rich in eugenol, it is antimicrobial and antioxidant and is used for cough and cold.

Q.Give the scientific name, family and medicinal use of Neem and Tulsi.