The Ultimate Herb for Overall Wellness - A Comprehensive Review

Deepak Kumar Yadav; Anu Sharma; Vidhi Grover; Garima Mathur

doi:10.55544/jrasb.4.2.9

Authors

Deepak Kumar Yadav Department of Pharmacy, Metro College of Health Science & Research, (Greater Noida), INDIA.
Anu Sharma Department of Pharmacy, Metro College of Health Science & Research, (Greater Noida), INDIA.
Vidhi Grover Department of Applied Sciences, SJPP Damla Yamunanagar, (Haryana), INDIA.
Garima Mathur SGVP International School, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.4.2.9

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Holy basil, lifestyle, sanctum Ocimum, stress

Abstract

Holy basil, or Tulsi, is a plant native to the Indian subcontinent that is highly valued in Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine for its therapeutic properties. Tulsi has been shown to shield organs and tissues from physical stressors such as extended physical activity, ischemia, physical restraint, exposure to cold, and loud noises, as well as chemical stressors including industrial pollution and heavy metals. Additionally, Tulsi has been demonstrated to mitigate psychological stress by improving memory and cognitive performance and by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels. It has also been demonstrated to mitigate metabolic stress by having anxiolytic and antidepressant qualities. The predominant cause of global morbidity and mortality is lifestyle-related chronic diseases, many of which can be addressed through Ayurveda with its focus on healthy lifestyle practices and regular consumption of adaptogenic herbs. Scientific studies are increasingly verifying the health benefits of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn), the most important plant in Ayurveda. Tulsi has a special mix of pharmacological activities that have been shown to alleviate physical, physiological, metabolic, and psychological stress. The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of Tulsi, which includes activity against a variety of human and animal pathogens, indicates that it can be used as a mouthwash, hand sanitiser, and water purifier in addition to being used in wound healing, animal rearing, food preservation, the preservation of herbal raw materials, and traveller’s health issues.

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