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VOL. 5, ISSUE 6 (2020)
An amazing health benefits and phytochemistry of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum): A review
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Mayuri Urhe, Priyanka Jadhav, Priyanka Pawar, Sonali Pawar, Rushikesh Katkar, Supriya Darandale
Abstract
Tulsi (ocimum sanctum) is a sacred plant in Hinduism. It is belongs to family Lamiaceae. Including India and other countries Tulsi is also called as Holy basil. There are various types of ocimum sanctum species found in India but mainly Ram Tulsi and Shyam Tulsi are common. Tulsi is most important plant in Hinduism because of its historical approach. Hindus regard Tulsi as a goddess and she is regarded as avatar of Lakshmi, hence Tulsi has another name Vishnupriya. Cultivation of ocimum sanctum requires healthy seed, well-drained soil, rainfall up to 80-120 cm. Tulsi is an erect, much branched shrub 30-60 cm tall with simple green or purple colour leaves. Osmium sanctum contains eugenol and flavonoids as a main chemical constituent. Tulsi has found to be beneficial for treatment of cancer, diabetes, malaria, and uses like wound healing, antifungal and antioxidant.
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Pages:28-30
How to cite this article:
Mayuri Urhe, Priyanka Jadhav, Priyanka Pawar, Sonali Pawar, Rushikesh Katkar, Supriya Darandale "An amazing health benefits and phytochemistry of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum): A review". International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 6, 2020, Pages 28-30
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