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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Medicinal properties of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.): A review
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Minakshi Ananta Ninave, Swati Sanjay Patil
Abstract
In this review, Ocimum sanctum Linn. (Labiateae) is studied. Medicinal properties are mainly present in stem, leaves, roots, seeds, and even whole plant of tulsi. In India, commonly tulsi is called as “Queen of Herbs”. Tulsi belongs to labiateae family. Therapeutically, tulsi not only used in Ayurvedic medicines but also in siddha and unani medicines. The medicinal properties of tulsi includes antifertility, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-ageing, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, adaptogenic, antifungal, hepatoprotective, analgesic and antimalarial activities. Active constituents of tulsi is eugenol, chemically which is (1-hydroxy-2- methoxy -4-allybenzene), is responsible for most of therapeutic actions of tulsi.
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Pages:800-804
How to cite this article:
Minakshi Ananta Ninave, Swati Sanjay Patil "Medicinal properties of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.): A review ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 800-804
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