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Ch., Dr. Srinivasa Prasadacharyulu
- Leaves of Ocimum Sanctum [LOS]: A Potent Antidiabetic Herbal Medicine
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 3, No 4 (2014), Pagination:Abstract
Lamiaceae member Ocimum sanctum [Tulasi] a medicinal herb has made important contribution to the health of human being from ancient times to modern days due to its unique medicinal properties. Each part of Tulasi is used for curing many diseases [ayurveda]. The present research work deals with leaves of Ocimum sanctum [LOS]: a potent antidiabetic herbal medicine. The selected herbal medicine Leaves of Ocimum sanctum[LOS] are used as oral medicine 5 weeks regularly on diabetes mellitus individuals to observe the blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels are estimated calorimetrically by O-TULUEDIN method from serum samples of diabetes mellitus individuals before and every week [7-days; 14-day; 21-day;28-day; and 35-day] of LOS herbal medicine treatment. High blood sugar levels are observed before LOS herbal medicine treatment. Gradual decline is observed in blood sugar levels in relation to LOS herbal medicine treatment. Blood sugar levels are controlled and reached nearer to the normal at 35-day period.