Phtopharmacology of Tulsi-Basil (Ocimum sanctum) Part 4
Phtopharmacology of Tulsi-Basil ( Ocimum sanctum ) Part 4 Properties and Pharmacology Ayurvedic Properties Rasa: Katu (Acrid, Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Kashay (Astringent) Weerya: Ushna (Hot) Wipaka: Katu (Acrid, Pungent) Guna: Ruksha (Dry or Drying), Laghu (Light) Ayurvedic Actions (Karma): Deepana: Appetizer, Relieves anorexia Ruchya: Imparts taste, Improves taste Hridya: Cardiac tonic, Beneficial to heart Waatahara: Improves neuromuscular functions, Relieves neuralgia, Relieves arthralgia, Pittahara: Antihistaminic Kaphahara: Reduced expectoration Durgandhihara: Relieves various types of foul smells [80] Krumidoshahara: Anthelmintic [81] Teekshna: Penetrating Daahawardhinee: Increases burning sensation Pittawardhinee: Cholagogue Agniwardhinee: Improves appetite and digestion Shwaasahara: Relieves breathlessness, Bronchitis, Bronchial asthma Hidhma (Hikkaa) Shaamaaka: Relieves hiccup (Hiccough) Vami (Chhardi) jit/ Vamihara : Re...