Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons

摘要: The predominant cause of global morbidity and mortality is lifestyle-related chronic diseases, many which can be addressed through Ayurveda with its focus on healthy lifestyle practices regular consumption adaptogenic herbs. Of all the herbs used within Ayurveda, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) preeminent, scientific research now confirming beneficial effects. There mounting evidence that address physical, chemical, metabolic psychological stress a unique combination pharmacological actions. Tulsi has been found to protect organs tissues against chemical from industrial pollutants heavy metals, physical prolonged exertion, ischemia, restraint exposure cold excessive noise. also shown counter normalization blood glucose, pressure lipid levels, positive effects memory cognitive function anxiolytic anti-depressant properties. Tulsi's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, includes activity range human animal pathogens, suggests it as hand sanitizer, mouthwash water purifier well in rearing, wound healing, preservation food stuffs herbal raw materials traveler's health. Cultivation plants both spiritual practical significance connects grower creative powers nature, organic cultivation offers solutions for security, rural poverty, hunger, environmental degradation climate change. use daily rituals testament Ayurvedic wisdom provides an example ancient knowledge offering modern problems.