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Holy basil Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Ocimum sanctum Linn. |
| English Name |
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Holy basil |
| Hindi Name |
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Tulsi,Jangalii tulasii,Kaalaa tulasii,Krishna tulasii |
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| CATEGORY |
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Stimulant |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Flowers |
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Leaves |
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Fresh and dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Labiataeae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries: -
America
Europe
France
India
Italy
Sri Lanka
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Aromatic |
| Taste |
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Pungent |
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It is a small-branched herb about 25 to 75 cm. in height. |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 12.0 percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Volatile oil (0.1 to 0.9 %)
Eugenol (60?70 %)
Cavacrol (About 3.0 %)
Eugenol-methyl-ether (About 20%)
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| Minor |
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Various minor chemical constituents of this drug are :--
Alkaloids
Glycosides
Saponnin
Tannins
Vitamin C
Maleic acid
Citric acid
Tartaric acid
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| CULTIVATION |
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This small herb is found throughout India and cultivated near Hindu houses and temples. Seeds propagate plant. Tulsi is cultivated commercially for its volatile oil. The volatile oil is collected by steam distillation method from the leaves and flowering tops. |
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions: -
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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