Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi): Traditional and Homeopathic uses

  • Unique Paper ID: 208674
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 4
  • PageNo: 2175-2177
  • Abstract:
  • Ocimum sanctum Linn., commonly known as Tulsi or Holy Basil, is a widely distributed medicinal plant traditionally used in India for a variety of health conditions. Different parts of the plant have been described for use in complaints involving the respiratory system, digestion, skin, eyes, ears, fever, bites, and other disorders. The plant has also been reported to possess several pharmacological activities, including antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-fertility, anti-anaphylactic, anti-stress, cardio-protective and antipyretic effects. This article summarizes the traditional and homeopathic utility of Ocimum sanctum based solely on the provided source material.

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BibTeX

@article{208674,
        author = {Dr. Varsha Sarvaiya and Dr. Kamna Gupta},
        title = {Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi): Traditional and Homeopathic uses},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2175-2177},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=208674},
        abstract = {Ocimum sanctum Linn., commonly known as Tulsi or Holy Basil, is a widely distributed medicinal plant traditionally used in India for a variety of health conditions. Different parts of the plant have been described for use in complaints involving the respiratory system, digestion, skin, eyes, ears, fever, bites, and other disorders. The plant has also been reported to possess several pharmacological activities, including antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-fertility, anti-anaphylactic, anti-stress, cardio-protective and antipyretic effects. This article summarizes the traditional and homeopathic utility of Ocimum sanctum based solely on the provided source material.},
        keywords = {Ocimum sanctum; Tulsi; Holy Basil; homeopathic use; traditional medicine; pharmacological activity; medicinal plant},
        month = {September},
        }

Cite This Article

Sarvaiya, D. V., & Gupta, D. K. (2026). Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi): Traditional and Homeopathic uses. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 13(4), 2175–2177.

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