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Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Processing Method: Extraction
It is also known as Tulsi which belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Saponins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and tannins are the active components present in holy basil leave. It is a powerhouse of powerful antioxidants like beta carotene, carnosol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, eugenol, cirsilineol, and cirsimaritin that play an important role in the oxidative process. It also has good nutritional value. It is a good source of vitamins like vitamins A, C, K, and minerals like calcium, zinc, iron, and Manganese.
Main Producing Countries |
India and Thailand
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Product Use |
Holy Basil, also known as tulsi, is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in India, Thailand, and other countries in the region. It can also be found in other tropical and subtropical regions such as Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Traditionally, holy basil has been grown in home gardens and temple compounds due to its medicinal and spiritual significance. However, as demand for this herb has increased, commercial production has also become more common.
Holy basil can be grown from seeds or from cuttings, with the latter being the preferred method due to its faster growth rate. The plant requires warm temperatures, well-drained soil, and plenty of sunlight. It is typically harvested when the plant is about 2-3 feet tall, with the leaves being the most prized part of the plant.
In terms of sourcing, holy basil is primarily cultivated in India and Thailand, with India being the largest producer. There is also a growing market for organically-grown holy basil due to the increasing demand for natural and sustainable products.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Dark brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Residual Solvent Ethanol | NMT 5000 ppm | GC |
| Total Ursolic Acid | NLT 2.0% w/w | HPLC |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.50g/ml To 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Untapped Bulk Density | 0.30g/ml To 0.70 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Identification | Ursolic Acid By TLC | TLC |
| PH 5% Solution | 4 to 6 | USP<791> |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
| Coliforms | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<62> |
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