Abstract

A REVIEW PAPER ON OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM

Shete S. Tanuja, Kurhade M. Nikita and Ashlesha B. Kale*

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Abstract

Native to the Indian subcontinent, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.), sometimes known as holy basil, is highly valued for its restorative applications in Ayurvedic and Siddha clinical contexts. Numerous studies conducted on animals, in vitro, and in humans have shown that tulsi has a variety of restorative properties, including adaptogenic, antimicrobial, calming, cardioprotective, and immunomodulatory effects. However, there have been no comprehensive studies conducted on humans to determine tulsi's clinical efficacy and safety. In order to describe the clinical outcome following tulsi consumption, we oversaw a thorough writing audit of human examinations. We searched electronic databases like Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Embase, Medline, PubMed, Science Direct, and Indian Medical databases for studies that were published in books, theories, meeting protocols, and other written sources. A total of 24 examinations that reported beneficial outcomes were identified. for metabolic abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, resistance, and neurocognitive issues. Without any tests indicating any noteworthy hostile occurrences, all investigations revealed ideal clinical results. The analysed studies support traditional applications and suggest that tulsi is a potent remedy for lifestyle-related chronic diseases like diabetes, metabolic disorder, and high blood pressure. To examine the mechanisms of action, clarify the dose and portion structure, and identify the populations most suited to benefit from the beneficial effects of tulsi, more research is needed.

Keywords: Antioxidant, Anti inflammatory, Anti bacterial, Cough and Cold, Tulsi.