Not only from religious point of view but from medicinal perspective too it is highly useful. The mere smell of leaf makes the atmosphere healthy and hinders the growth of mosquitoes and flies in the area.

Both types are approximately same as far as qualities and smell is concerned. Yet Shyam tulsi is considered more useful than Rama tulsi

Those who eat five leaves of tulsi daily remain protected from different types of diseases with enhanced memory power and intelligence. Old people do not experience weakness and remain protected from several chronic diseases.
Basil leaves are blood purifier. It enhances the beauty naturally. From medication purview it is not just a medicine but a super-medicine(maha aushadhi).
In Ayurveda it is considered as the destroyer of all the three doshas.

Amla possess qualities of both of a fruit and a medicine. It tastes bitter, sweet and cool respectively while eating. It is known to annihilate cough and vaat because of its bitterness and pitt because of its sweetness and is therefore called tridosh nashak. It is the richest source of vitamin C. It is important to know that even heating and drying cannot destroy its vitamins.
It provides strength to youth and potency to old. Chyavan Rishi regained his youth by using this.
Its blood-purifying, disease resisting and balveeryavardhak properties are unprecedented. All health conscious people should include amla in their diet.
Amla makes gums and teeth strong. It is very helpful in sinus problem, restlessness, heartbeat, obesity, tilli, blood pressure, daad, pradar, weakness of uterus, impotency, urinary disease and bones related diseases. Amla when mixed with honey acts like tonic for weak liver and jaundice remediation.

Neem is a very useful tree. Every part of the tree, from its roots to leaves is laden with medicinal properties. Neem tree’s bitterness is its biggest merit. Because of its bitterness, it remains green even in summer when other trees become dry.

Normally it has insecticidal properties. Chewing 5 very soft neem leaves daily keeps all diseases at bay, purifies blood and helps prevent chronic diseases. Its regular consumption prevents teeth related disorders and improves voice.

Regular brushing with neem stub keeps teeth white, shining, strong and free from diseases. Applying a paste of neem leaves has been one of the fastest ways to heal a wound from time immemorial.

Neem leaves when dried and burned keep mosquitoes and flies away. Taking bath in boiled water with neem leaves heals skin diseases.
Neem oil is used in many medicines. In Ayurveda neem is known to destroy all the three doshas (vaat- pitt and cough). Taking juice of neem leaves helps a lot in skin diseases, diabetes and allergy.

Because of its properties, coconut is considered very auspicious in Indian culture and is usually used in every festival. Vedas and other religious literature have description of its many utilities.

Coconut is used both as a food item and as a medicine. It is a rich source of vitamin E, B, C and calcium, iron, phosphorus and other minerals. It has high quality alkaline oil. It is a rich source of fat. The protein found in coconut is also of high quality.

Coconut is easily digestible, nutritious, blood enhancer, urinary tract purifier, strength giving and remover of the three doshas.

Chewing coconut daily prevents all types of mouth cancer. The baby is healthy if the pregnant mother takes coconut regularly and the delivery is also less painful. Fresh coconut water is almost as good as breast feed. Children's health remain good by drinking it regularly.

Coconut water is naturally sterilised and mineral water. Acts as antidote to side effects of medicines. It is a tasty drink that helps digestion. It is completely safe for babies. When taken with honey, it acts as a very effective tonic. It is very helpful in diarrhoea and eliminates harmful bacteria from intestine. In case of dehydration coconut water with lemon juice is recommended.
Coconut water has sufficient amount of potassium and chlorine. It is specially helpful in kidney disease, lack of urine formation, stones, toximine, excess of albumin, typhoid etc diseases. Children and preganant mother, in vomiting stage should be given coconut water with lemon juice. Milk with coconut water both prevents and cures constipation and indigestion. Coconut water is helpful in most of the diseases but specially in asthama and ulcer.

Honey is like nectar for humans. Honey can bring new life to a powerless, voiceless, and with no conscious ness. Honey is a pre-digested substance and hence provides instant energy. When given to children with milk it not only makes them powerful but disease free as well. It makes human body healthy, beautiful and brings new energy in old people.

Honey has many chemical constituents that are useful for humans. Vitamin A,B, and C is present in ample amount. Important mineral elements such as iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, sodium and iodine are also present. It has antiseptic property as well.

Regular intake of honey, gives energy, freshness and enhances immunity against diseases. It removes disorders related to respiratory system, asthma, digestive system and skin.It purifies blood, removes cough decreases cholesterol and improves digestion.

Honey and lemon drink removes tiredness and decreases cholesterol. Honey has both the properties of slimming down fat people and fattening slim ones.

Honey and water mixture should always be taken empty stomach. It is harmful when taken in very hot water and should be taken with lukewarm water. Honey should never be heated over a direct heat source.