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Tulsi: An important medicinal and therapeutic herb

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Vandna Sharma

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Abstract

Ocimum Sanctum is the botanical name for this medicinal plant, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Known as the "queen of herbs," tulsi is widely used and has many therapeutic uses. Every part of the plant, including the seeds and leaves, is advantageous. Other names for tulsi include "the Incomparable One" and "the Mother of Natural Medicine." India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Southwest Asia, China, Thailand, and Malaysia are all places where you can find tulsi. The plant can reach a height of 30 to 60 cm and is an upright, densely branching subshrub. It has simple, green, highly scented leaves and hairy stems. It is widely grown for its medicinal qualities and is indigenous to the tropics.

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Tulsi Ocimum Sanctum Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activity

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Vandna Sharma, Nadee Jan, Dr Vikas Sharma, Sartaj Ahmad mir, Poonam Rani, Mudasser nazir, Deepak Gaur, Chahat Madhyal, "Tulsi: An important medicinal and therapeutic herb," International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 10, no. 8, pp. 1-11, Aug 2026.

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Tulsi's therapeutic capabilities make it an essential ingredient for a peaceful lifestyle. Extensive study has shown that Tulsi can be consumed safely in all forms. This plant is known as the "Queen of Herbs" in India due to its medicinal virtues, which are accepted in modern medicine. Tulsi offers protection against radiation, stress, cancer, diabetes, aging, and infections in humans, animals, and plants. It has numerous beneficial characteristics, including anti-stress, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-radiation, insecticidal, repellant, flavoring, and coloring. It functions as an adaptogen, boosting the immune system. This plant is unique due to its medical, nutritional, and spiritual characteristics. . Tulsi's pharmacological effects are mostly attributed to its phytoconstituents, eugenol and ursolic acid. Tulsi is known as the "Incomparable One" and the mother of natural medicine.

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