Tulasi (Ocimum Sanctum)

Tulasi (Ocimum Sanctum) stands out as one of India’s most celebrated medicinal plants. For thousands of years, Ayurvedic practitioners have used Tulasi to prevent and treat a wide array of physical and psychological disorders while promoting overall well-being. Nowadays, Tulasi is known all over the world. In recent decades, significant efforts have been made to validate Tulasi’s therapeutic effectiveness as claimed by Ayurveda. Extensive in vitro and in vivo investigations, as well as limited clinical studies, suggest beneficial effects for various disorders. This book offers a condensed overview of findings published in scientific literature, serving as an accessible reference and guide for formulators, R&D professionals, biomedical researchers and medical practitioners.