Abstract

EVALUATING THE CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF TULSI: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Sanskriti Sharma*

Abstract

Tulsi, or holy basil, is a venerated medicinal herb that has profound historical significance in Ayurvedic medicine. This study consolidates data from more than one hundred investigations on the pharmacological advantages of Tulsi, emphasizing its adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory characteristics, among others. Despite considerable in vitro and animal studies indicating its therapeutic potential, there is a significant deficiency of complete human clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of Tulsi as a singular therapy. This paper seeks to critically evaluate these human clinical trials to offer an educated view of the therapeutic efficacy and safety of Tulsi.

Keywords: Pharmacological, Immunomodulatory, Adaptogenic.