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This extract is derived
form the plant of Ocimum
sanctum belonging to
family Labiatae. Hindus
regard it as an earthly
manifestation of goddess
Vrindavani, who is dear
to Lord Vishnu. It has
been widely grown
throughout the world and
commonly cultivated in
gardens. Traditionally
Ocimum sanctum is used
in malarial fevers,
gastric disorders and in
hepatic infections.
Ocimum sanctum leaves is
also used in bronchitis,
ringworm and other
cutaneous diseases and
earache. The leaves are
used as a nerve tonic
and to sharpen memory.
Ocimum sanctum leaves
are abundant in tannins
like gallic acid,
chlorogenic acid etc and
also contain alkaloids,
glycosides, and saponins
along with the volatile
oil. The major active
constituents of Holy
basil leaves include
urosolic acid.
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