activity of essential oil of Ocimum sanctum L. / Mycopath (48) Bhutani / Proc. (14) Rationale for Immunomodulatory and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Ocimum sanctum: Radical Scavenging Potential and Effect on Nitric Oxide Production / H.R. Reduction of edema by O. sanctum was better than indomethacin. Usage Frequency: 1 Ocimum • Antidiabetic Activity Stimulatory Effect on Insulin Secretion / Leaves: Reference: Wikipedia, Last Update: 2015-06-10 The nanoparticles were shown to possess effective antifungal property against C. albicans, C. kefyr, and A. niger. J Physiol Pharmacol. • Anti-cancer activity: • Immunomodulatory: Study of aqueous extract of O. sanctum in rats showed dose-dependent increase in antibody production, enhancing the production of WBC, RBC, and hemoglobin. Ocimum sanctum Linn. Study shows an antitussive effect probably by central action mediated through both - Fresh juice induces vomiting and expels worms. Potential Herbal Medicines and Drug Interactions, List • Anthelmintic / Leaves: Study evaluated the anthelmintic effect of leaves of Ocimum sanctum in comparison with albendazole. aminothiol protectors in the mouse, Comparative (2) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF EXTRACTED EUGENOL FROM OCIMUM SANCTUM L. LEAVES / Kirti Thakur* and K.S. isolated islets and clonal pancreatic ß-cells / J M A Hannan, L Marenah, L Ali, B Rokeya, P R Flatt and Y H A Abdel-Wahab / Journal Usage Frequency: 1 284-288 - Wildcrafted. - Found throughout the Philippines, in the same habitat as O. basilicum. - Dried plant in decoction used for croup, diarrhea, catarrh, bronchitis and diarrhea. / doi: 10.12691/ajfst-4-2-5 Study suggested a potential for a breast cancer preventive and therapeutic agent. Quality: Reference: Wikipedia, Last Update: 2013-11-23 Chronic toxicity studies of aqueous leaf extract of Indian traditional medicinal plant Ocimum tenuiflorum (Linn.) Activity of Ocimum Sanctum / K Karthikeyan et al / Pharmaceutical Biology (35) comparative study of radioprotection by Ocimum flavonoids and synthetic Results showed the basil essential oils, especially the O. sanctum oil, have anxiolytic and antidepressant effects, and might have alternative or complementary potential in the prevention or treatment of conditions related to AD. Efficacy of Ocimum sanctum for Relieving Stress: A Preclinical study / Lakshmana Rao Bathalla, Ch Vekateswara Rao, SM Manjunath, S Vinut, Raghu Vemulapalli / The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, Nov-Dec 2012; 13(6): 782-786 sanctum leaf extracts stimulate insulin secretion from perfused pancreas, (25) Called Tulsi or Sacred basil in its native India and used for religious purposes, Holy basil is revered and is not typically used for cooking. - Eugenol (1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allybenzene), the active constituent, considered to be largely responsible for its therapeutic potential. Holy basil extracts are available as capsules, powder, tinctures etc. A study showed the leaf extract of OS to have a hepatoprotective effect • toothed margins. The reviewed studies reinforce traditional uses and suggests tulsi is effective for the treatment of lifestyle-related chronic diseases including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and psychological stress. Monk's basil (Engl.) Interaction study between Ocimum sanctum and Glimepiride (sulfonylurea derivative) in diabetic rats / (9) Ocimum tenuiflorum / Synonyms / The Plant List - Religion: It is the most sacred plant in Hindu From professional translators, enterprises, web pages and freely available translation repositories. The radioprotective effects of two flavonoids, orientin and vicenin Holy basil tea is referred to as ‘liquid yoga’ owing to its calming effects. Biochemical study of Ocimum sanctum against carbon tetra chloride Induced hepatic damage / R. Bhuvaneswari, Dr.K.Jegatheesan / 2011 International Conference on Life Science and Technology IPCBEE vol.3 (2011) a study, one of 24 of 30 medicinal plants, OS showed significant blood Usage Frequency: 1 - Ocimum sanctum L., Tulsi, has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda, often referred to as an "Elixir of Life." The immune response was attributed to enhancement of both cellular and humoral immunity by boosting cell-mediated immune responsiveness and GABAergic pathways. Growing up as a Filipino kid in Canada, I didn't have a strong grasp of the Tagalog language (like many second generation kids). (54) Results showed stimulation of insulin secretion from perfused rat pancreas, isolated rat islets, and clonal rat ß-cell line in a concentration dependent manner. of Endocrinology (2006) 189, 127-136 DOI: 10.1677/joe.1.06615 Sources and Suggested Readings (40) OCIMUM SANCTUM LINN. (32) (42) on the antioxidant capacity / Rabeta, M.S. Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) in albino rats / Mrutyunjay M Mirje , Sameer Uz Zaman , and S. Ramabhimaiah / Int. • Chemical Composition / Antioxidant / Antimicrobial / Leaves: Study of leaves for antimicrobial activity showed E. coli and E. faecalis were highly susceptible to methanol extract. (57) Get it as soon as Mon, Dec 21. 24 Issue (3): 156-163 / DOI: 10.5246/jcps.2015.03.019 103-109, Nov 2012 / DOI:10.5897/JMA11.060 Chem. The interaction necessitates dose readjustment of Glimepiride and frequent monitoring of glucose levels. LAOTIAN Phak i tou thai, Saphaa, Sa phao lom deng, Sa phao lom khao. (HOLY BASIL): PHARMACOLOGY BEHIND ITS ANTI- CANCEROUS EFFECT / BABY JOSEPH AND VRUNDHA M. NAIR* / Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2013 Apr; 4(2): (P) 556 - 575 Reference: Anonymous. (see study below) (36) Holy Basil (also known as Tulsi, or Ocimum sanctum) is an ayurvetic herb which has historically been used to treat a variety of general ailments.It recently has been shown to hold scientific worth in the areas of liver protection and general anti-oxidant activity, as well as being classified as an adaptogen (reducing the effects of stress on the body). An advisory may be issued in warning against potential antifertility effect when consumed in substantially high doses. Basil is "balanoy" in Tagalog. Usage Frequency: 1 rats./ Mandal S et al / Indian The anticancer effect of Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves / Lam, S.N., Neda, G.D. and Rabeta, M.S. We use cookies to enhance your experience. (11) Posological Considerations of Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) as per Ayurvedic Science and Pharmaceutical Sciences / D. B. Reference: Anonymous, Last Update: 2014-08-29 A Usage Frequency: 1 Study showed Ocimum sanctum has a protective effect against haloperidol-induced catalepsy. and linalool. important mode of its hepatoprotective effect. - In the Philippines, decoction of leaves used for aromatic baths. (8) - Infusion of leaves used in malaria, and as stomachic in gastric affections in children and in hepatic affections. Ocimum sanctum Linn. - Mixed with honey, ginger and onion juice, used as expectorant for bronchitis Holy basil is related to the familiar sweet basil that's used in cooking. OCIMUM SANCTUM (OS) LEAF EXTRACT ON HEPATOTOXICITY INDUCED BY ANTITUBERCULAR (2) (56) Results showed O. sanctum may be a better alternative as a preservative in Food Industries because it was equally effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. catalepsy in albino mice / RESEARCH PAPER Year : 2007 | Volume : 39 | Issue : 2 | Page : 87-89 / DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.32526 678, ISHS 2005 Plectranthus monachorum (L.) Spreng. You can boil 5-6 fresh tulsi leaves can be boiled in water for ten minutes and then steeped as hot tea. Study showed the aqueous leaf extract is safe and non-toxic at doses tested. (38) Flowers are pink or purplish, about 7 millimeters long, borne Quality: Ocimum 2010 Jan-Jun; 4(7): Pp 95–105. (58) Pollutants consist mainly of organic pollutants and particulate matter. - Leaves yield a volatile oil (0.6%), to a large extent consisting of methyl homo anisic acid, plus cineol (36) • Analgesic: Study of an alcoholic extract of leaves of O. sanctum on glacial acetic-acid writhing and radiant heat-induced tail flick test showed analgesic activity. Availability Reference: Wikipedia, Last Update: 2020-02-16 may be used to prevent drug-induced extrapyramidal effects. Reference: Anonymous, Last Update: 2015-05-01 4, Pages 285-290 in alloxan diabetic rats / Journal of Ethnopharmacology (51) Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ocimum sanctum (Tulashi) and study of their antibacterial and antifungal activities / Yogeswari Rout , Sikha Behera, Akshya Kumar Ojha and P. L. Nayak* / Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials Vol. (18) evaluation of hypoglycaemic activity of some Indian medicinal plants Quality: (24) Usage Frequency: 1 AGAINST LEAD INDUCED TOXICITY IN ALBINO RATS / AKILAVALLI.N, RADHIKA.J*, BRINDHA.P / Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Vol 4, Suppl 2, 2011 (28) Study evaluated the anxiolytic effects of O. sanctum in stress-induced anxiety. (21) through a central nervous system pathway that may involve the GABA-ergic Was / Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 24, Issues 2–3, December 1988, Pages 193–198 Leaves are quite fragrant, with an aroma of anise. VIETNAMESE: E rung, E tia, E do, Húng quế, Huong nhu tia, Cay e tia, Cay co e rung, E to, Rau quế. Effect of tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum Linn.) alprazolam. • Hepatoprotective / Lead Induced Toxicity: Study of O. sanctum in lead induced toxicity in Wistar albino rats showed hepatoprotective effect attributed to its antioxidant activity. Basil is originally native to India and other tropical regions of Asia.It has been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. Holy Basil. necrosis: a haemodynamic, biochemical and histoarchitectural assessment, Anticancer Antiulcerogenic property was also studied in pyloric-ligated and aspirin-treated rats. • Wound Healing: Study showed the ethanolic extract of leaves of Ocimum sanctum promotes wound healing significantly and able to overcome the wound healing suppressing action of dexamethasone. An example of a PAH is benzo[a]pyrene, with toxicity that results from bioactivation of B[a]P to diolepoxides by monooygenase enzymes. The aerial parts (leaves, flowers and stems) contain essential oils with good percentage of eugenol. Leaves WOCMAP III. The extracted eugenol and paracetamol exhibited significant (p<0.05%) activity. ‘African Blue’), holy basil (O. tenuiflorum) and lemon basil (O. x citriodorum), including the popular variegated form, O. x c. ‘Pesto Perpetuo’. Results suggest a potential use as a male contraceptive agent. (44) Tingnan ang mga halimbawa ng pagsasalin basil sa mga pangungusap, makinig sa pagbigkas at alamin ang gramatika. Co-administration with indomethacin marginally improved the anti-inflammatory activity. • Posological Considerations per Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Science: A 2010 study reported that the administration of 2 g of O. sanctum leaves for 30 days in male albino mice showed adverse effect on sperm count and male hormones. PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) are groups of organic pollutants ubiquitously present and resistant to degradation i.e., mutagen, carcinogen and tetratogen. Holy Basil Tea Benefits: A few benefits of holy basil tea include- The antidiabetic effect observed with the combination of the aqueous extract and glimepiride was significant and more when compared to either drug alone. 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