A REVIEW PAPER ON MEDICINAL USES OF TULSI PLANT (HOLY BASIL)

Abstract

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) also known as holy basil is an aromatic plant and it belongs to the family Laminaceae. This study shows that Tulsi leaf extract contain various phytochemical constituents such as saponin, terpenoids, phenol, carbohydrate, flavonoids, glycoside, fatty acids. Its extracts and various phytochemical constituents show that it possesses antimicro-bial, antiseptic antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antistress, hypoglycaemic, immunomodulatory, and hypotensive properties. Tulsi is famous for treatment of many dis-eases such as injuries, hepatic disease, viral infection, earache, back pain, hiccup, respiratory disorders, and mental stress. No doubt Tulsi plant is a good source of natural products mainly Phytoconstituents and essential oil which can be used as alternative medicine for the treatment of various ailments and human health problems.