A Review of the Therapeutic Properties of Holy Basil (Tulsi) In General and Oral Medicine

Abstract

Background: Nature has endowed us with an exceptionally rich botanical diversity, and numerous distinct plant species can be seen growing throughout the nation. In traditional systems of medicine, modern medications, nutraceuticals, food supplements, folk remedies, pharmaceutical intermediates, and chemical entities for synthesised pharmaceuticals, plants are the most abundant source of drugs. All around the world, medicinal plants are a source of significant economic value. A well-known plant called Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) is employed in the Indian medical system. This essay examines the plant's therapeutic potential for the management of numerous dental and medical conditions.