Hindi Name : Tulasi Sanskrit Name : Tulasi
English Name : Holy Basil
Latin Name : Ocimum sactum Linn Pennel
An annual delicate herb cultivated extensively in tropical climate of the country. It is also planted in kitchen garden and as an indoor plant since it is kept sacred in
Hindu philosophy. Medicinally the leaves are used for various kind of classical and home made preparations.
Application
Indian mythology attaches a great significance to Basil by recognizing it as a holy herb. Perhaps, such significance comes from the actual health applications of the herb.
Its use is recommended as a first aid in the treatment of respiratory, digestive and skin diseases. Apart from these common ailments, Ayurveda also recognizes its use
for the diseases ranging up to tumerous growths. Experimental studies identify it to be a highly promising immunomodulator, cytoprotective and anticancer agent.
Chemical Composition
Aerial portion of the plant yields an essential oil possessing eugenol as the major constituent. Other compounds identified were nerol, eugenol, terpinene pinene and
carvacrol. The leaves have also been reported to contain ursolic acid, apigenin, luteolin and orientin.
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