Cardioprotective properties of Neem, Peepal and Tulsi

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is the spectrum of diseases involving the heart and blood vessels, and the leading cause of mortality in the world. Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years to treat cardiovascular diseases. In Traditional Persian Medicine, there is a special focus on heart diseases. In this paper, we will discuss medicinal properties of three important plants i.e. Neem, Peepal and Tulsi  for combating cardiovascular diseases. Major bioactive compounds that are identified from these plants are also discussed. These plants can be rich sources for development of new and effective pharmaceuticals for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.