Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
A BRIEF REVIEW ON: PHARMACOGNOSY, PHYTOCHEMISTRY & THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF TULASI USED IN INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE
Authors :
Badri. Sireesha*, Sk. Samsheen, Sk. Sahera, T. Preethi, Prasanna Kumar Desu
Abstract :
Tulsi, also called “Ocimum sanctum” or basil, is a plant from the Lamiaceae family. In India, it is well-known as a medicinal and holy plant. People have been using it for hundreds of years because it helps the body in many ways. Scientists started studying its health benefits more seriously in the late 1900s. The reason it helps is that its leaves contain natural chemicals like flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, and eugenol, which help the body fight infections. These chemicals can act as medicine, fight germs, improve nutrition, and protect our cells. This special herb can help with skin problems, joint pain, and swelling, and it may even reduce the risk of cancer. People call Tulsi the “queen of herbs” because it can reduce stress and anxiety and help you feel relaxed. It is often used for its ability to fight germs, lower blood sugar, reduce swelling, and protect the body from damage. Some Ayurvedic plants have natural chemicals like tannins, glycosides, saponins, and phenols. Tulsi also has other helpful effects, such as controlling fertility, fighting cancer, lowering blood sugar, fighting fungi and bacteria, protecting the heart, reducing pain, easing muscle spasms, and helping the body adapt to stress. Tulsi has a strong mythological connection. It is believed to be very dear to Lord Krishna, who is a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Key Words: Ocimum Sanctum, Cancer, Anti-Inflammatory, Arthritis, Antimicrobial, queen of herbs, glycosides, Ayurvedic plants, terpenoids, alkaloids.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Badri. Sireesha et al., A Brief Review On: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & Therapeutic Potential Of Tulasi Used In Indian Systems Of Medicine, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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