Article,
Critique on Multi Dimensional Health Benefits of Tulsi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TREND IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 7 (5): 493-498 (October 2023)
Abstract
Tulsi is an aromatic shrub in the basil family Lamiaceae, that is thought to have originated in north central India and now grows native throughout the eastern world tropics. Daily consumption of Tulsi is said to prevent disease, promote general health, wellbeing and longevity and assist in dealing with the stresses of daily life. Tulsi is also credited with giving luster to the complexion, sweetness to the voice and fostering beauty, intelligence, stamina and a calm emotional disposition. Tulsi also helps to prevent cancers caused by toxic compounds by reducing DNA damage and inducing apoptosis in precancerous and cancerous cells, thereby reducing the growth of experimental tumors and enhancing survival. In addition to protecting against toxic chemicals, Tulsi has also been shown to protect against the toxic effects of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury and the toxic effects of radiation. The psychotherapeutic properties of Tulsi have been explored in various animal experiments that reveal that Tulsi has anti anxiety and anti depressant properties, with effects comparable to diazepam and antidepressants drugs. Suhas Suresh Kolekar "Critique on Multi-Dimensional Health Benefits of Tulsi" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-5 , October 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd59947.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/59947/critique-on-multidimensional-health-benefits-of-tulsi/suhas-suresh-kolekar
