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@article{183855,
        author = {Viraj R. Varal and Kiran S.Langhe},
        title = {Pharmacological Review of Neem and Tulsi as Natural Remedies},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {3205-3216},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183855},
        abstract = {Azadirachta indica, often known as neem or "dogonyaro" in Nigeria, is a plant with a variety of applications in the fields of agriculture, medicine, and ecology. Antiplasmodial, antitrypanosomal, antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, larvicidal, and fungicidal properties are among the biological and pharmacological actions ascribed to various plant parts and extracts. Additional effects include immunomodulating, molluscicidal, nematicidal, immunocontraceptiv, insecticidal, anti-feedant, anti-ulcer, spermicidal, anthelminthic, antidiabetic, anti-implantation, and insect repellent properties.
Different parts of Ocimum sanctum Linn, a small herb found all over India, including the leaves, stem, flower, root, seeds, and even the entire plant, have been suggested in traditional medical systems as treatments for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, skin conditions, arthritis, painful eye diseases, chronic fever, insect bites, and more. It has also been proposed that Ocimum sanctum L. contains anti-emetic, anti-spasmodic, analgesic, adaptogenic, diaphoretic, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, antifungal, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, and cardioprotective properties.
Humans have been using plants as medicine for thousands of years. One of these medications is tulsi. The scent of a plant comes from within. It can be found throughout India. Around Hindu temples or other places of worship, it is harvested. Its roots, leaves, and seeds are used in Ayurvedic medicine. Numerous nutrients and bioactive substances can be found in tulsi. Linalool, caryophyllyne, oleanolic acid, and rosmalinic acid are the main chemical constituents of tulsi.
Modern science has made use of tulsi standardization. Ursolic acid (an acid) and eugenol (an essential oil) are two of its active components. An anti-bronchitis, anti-periodic, and diaphoretic leaf. Colds, coughing, and malaise can all be cured with a leaf decoction. It does more than just moisturize. Ringworm can be cured by the oils of flowers. Ocimum sanctum has been employed in many clinical trials due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. The chemistry and pharmacology of Ocimum species are covered on this page.},
        keywords = {Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, pharmacological,},
        month = {August},
        }