R&D, Agriliv Research Foundation, Panipat-Gohana NH Road, Chidana, Sonipat, Haryana- 131306, INDIA
The most significant herb in Ayurveda, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), is a member of the Lamiaceae family, and the current review is confirming its therapeutic properties. The chemical composition of tulsi is quite complex, containing a wide range of nutrients and physiologically active compounds like eugenol, urcolic acid, apigenin, caryophyllene, carvacrol, cirsimaritin, estragole, oleanolic acid and rosemarinic acid. Ocimum sanctum is also known as the Queen of Herbs because of its numerous health benefits, which include anti-oxidative, antibacterial, antistress, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antiepileptic, anti-alzheimer, and insecticidal activity. Tulsi is one of the most significant aromatic herbs frequently employed in the pharmaceutical industry. Medicinal crop cultivation is less hazardous regarding pests, diseases, attacks by wild animals, and price fluctuations, and it can potentially provide profits. Human progress in the pharmaceutical industry is fueling a rapid increase in the value of medicinal plants and their derivatives. Encouraging the cultivation of tulsi can benefit farmers by helping them switch from low-value to high-value, market-oriented crops, raising their standard of life and income, and creating opportunities for entrepreneurship.