Pharmacological activities of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi): A review
Yashraj Solanki, Varsha Agrawal, S Das, D Vasudevan, S Gupta, J Prakash, S Srivastava, M Gordon, J David, P Prakash, N Gupta, M Mrutyunjay, R Kadian, S Singh, D Majumdar, S Singh, M Taneja, D Majumdar, S Inbaneson, R Sundaram, P Suganthi, K Lahon, S Das
Abstract
Ocimum sanctum is grown close to Hindu homes and temples and can be found all over India. This plant's leaves, seeds, and root have all been employed in Ayurvedic medicine. Tulsi has a very complex chemical makeup that includes a variety of nutrients and other biologically active substances. Tulsi's intrinsic botanical and biochemical complexity has prevented modern science from standardizing the plant up until this point. Eugenol (found in the essential oil) and ursolic acid are two of the many active chemicals that have been found and extracted, and they are arguably the most well-known. One of the holiest and healthiest herbs in India, tulsi is known as the "Queen of Herbs." Tulsi is well-known for its essential role in the traditional Eastern herbal treatment and bodily fitness systems of ayurveda and unani therapy. This plant, which is a member of the Labiates family, is distinguished by its square stem and distinct scent. Ayurvedic treatments for common colds, headaches, stomach issues, pain, heart disease, various poisonings, and malaria include the use of tulsi and its derivatives.