Details of Plants:Oscimum tenuiflorum

Plant details

Family: Lamiaceae
Phytochemicals

Apigenin
Benzene, 1, 2- dimethoxy 4-(1-propenyl)
Carnosic Acid
Caryophyllene
Cineole
Cyclohexane,1,2,4- triethenyl
Eugenol
Linalool
Lutein
Luteolin
Myretenal
Rosmarinic Acid
Tannins
Ursolic Acid
β–Sitosterol
NE-statewise availability

Sikkim
Vernacular Name

Sikkim: Tulsi patta
Ailments cured

Cough/Cold
Fever
Plant parts used and methods

Leaves: Extract taken orally
Plant References

Idrisi. M. S; et al. Indigenous knowledge and medicinal use of plants by local communities in Rangit Valley, South Sikkim, India, NeBIO Vol. 1(2), 34-45 , 2010.

Phytochemical References

Zahran, E, M; et al. Diversity, phytochemical and medicinal potential of the genus Ocimum L.(Lamiaceae). Phytochemistry Reviews 19: 907-953, 2020.