Holy Basil Leaf

Holy Basil (also known as Tulsi, or Ocimum sanctum) is an ayurvetic herb which has historically been used to treat a variety of general ailments. It recently has been shown to hold scientific worth in the areas of liver protection and general anti-oxidant activity, as well as being classified as an adaptogen.

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COMMON NAME : Holy Basil
OTHER NAME : Tulsi, Tulasi, Rama Tulsi
BOTANICAL NAME : Ocimum sanctum Linn.
PLANT FAMILY : Lamiaceae
PART USED : Dried Leaf .

Details :

Phytoconstituents :
β- sitosterol and three triterppenes (roots); ascorbic acid, carotene, alkaloids, glycosides saponins and tannins (plant); bornyl acetate, cadinene, camphene, camphor, carvacrol, β-caryophyllene, 1:8-cineole, decylaldehyde, eugenol, eugenol methyl ether, humelene, limonene, methylchavicol, nerol,ɑ- and β-pinenes, Ƴ- selinene, terpen-4-ol, ascorbic acid, β- carotene, apigenin and its 7-0- glucuronide, luteolin and its 7-0- glucuronide, molludistin, oreantin, ursolic acid (leaves); sitosterol, palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid (seed oil).

Benefits :
In Ayurvedic practice, common uses of Holy Basil Leaf or commonly known as tulsi include treatments for:

  • Asthma, bronchitis, colds, congestion, coughs, flu, sinusitis, sore throat and similar ailments
  • High blood pressure and high cholesterol
  • Headaches, earaches, and eye disorders
  • Skin diseases and insect bites
  • Cramping, gastric disorders, indigestion, intestinal parasites, mouth diseases, ulcers, and vomiting
  • Diabetes and blood sugar imbalances
  • Joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Kidney stones
  • Malaria
  • Cancer

HOLY BASIL LEAF

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