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@article{184946,
        author = {Chetana Gulabrao Nikam and Md Quamruz Zafar},
        title = {Rapid Literature Review : Tulsi (ocimum sanctum) on Chronic Stress and Mood Regulation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {4108-4115},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184946},
        abstract = {Ocimum sanctum, commonly known as Tulsi and also known as Holy Basil. It is highly esteemed herb in Ayurvedic medicine .is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. Tulsi is mainly used for cough, cold, help in digestive system, stress relief and also It shows various activities like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immonomodulatory antimicrobial and widely act as potent adaptogen. Tulsi supports body strength and reduces impact of physical chemicals and mental stress. It works by mechanicsm of neurotransmitters like dopamine, GABA, and serotonin which are Involved in mood regulation, depression and anxiety. Main chemical constituents are eugenol, carvacrol, rosmarinic acid, Oleanolic acid, and linalool etc. Clinical and preclinical studies shows that tulsi reduces stress, anxiety and depression. And also helps in regulating stress hormones like cortisol. Further investigation is required to validate long term efficacy.},
        keywords = {Adaptogen, Anxiety, Chronic stress, Cortisol, Depression, Eugenol, HPA axis, Mood regulation, Neurotransmitters, Ocimum sanctum, Phytochemicals, Tulsi},
        month = {September},
        }