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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
A systemic review on tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.)
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N S Abegunasekara
Abstract
Ocimum sanctum Linn is one of the important medicinal plants used in Ayurveda; commonly known as holy basil. It is generally available in tropical countries, and it is having many therapeutic usages. It is widely used in Ayurveda for Treatments of various disorders. It is extensively used as an antioxidant, immune-modulatory, antipyretic, anticancer, chemo-preventive, radio-protective, anti-hypertensive, and cardioprotective and antimicrobial activity, etc. The present article provides all the necessary information regarding its classical literature and research updates on Tulasi. It has been searched for studies published in books, theses, conference proceedings as well as electronic databases. All studies reported favorable clinical outcomes with no studies describing any significant adverse events. The reviewed studies highlight traditional uses and suggest Tulasi is an effective treatment for lifestyle-associated chronic diseases including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and psychological stress.
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Pages:863-869
How to cite this article:
N S Abegunasekara "A systemic review on tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 863-869
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