Holy Basil - Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)

Ocimum sanctum is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is known as Holy basil. The herb has very important medicinal properties. It is an erect, much branched subshrub 30-60 cm tall with hairy stems and simple opposite green leaves that are strongly scented. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5 cm long, usually slightly toothed. The aerial parts are used for extraction of active principles.

Active Principle

Some of the main chemical constituents of Tulsi are: oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, and β-caryophyllene.

Clinical uses

• Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth.
• Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites
• Teeth Disorder: It is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums.
• Eye Disorders: Basil is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness.
• ;Antioxidant Properties: It helps boost the body's ability to fight off damaging free radicals.
• Cosmetics: commonly used in cosmetics as a toning body rub.
• Skin Disorders: useful in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases.
• Skin care: useful in the treatment of acne and promoted as a skin ointment.

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