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Download Solution PDFTulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of which of the following?
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Option 3 : Phenols and Flavonoids
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Phenols and Flavonoids.
- Tulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of the following Phenols and Flavonoids.
Key Points
- The scientific name of Tulsi is Ocimum sanctum.
- It belongs to the family of Lamiaceae.
- Due to the presence of compounds like camphene, eugenol, and cineole, tulsi cures viral, bacterial, and fungal infections of the respiratory system.
- It can cure various respiratory disorders like bronchitis & tuberculosis.
- Tulsi's active ingredients show anti-inflammatory properties and also play a role in the modulation of both cellular and humoral immunity.
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