Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant potential of Ocimum micranthum and Ocimumbasillicum commonly consumed by Human in North India

Abstract

Ocimum species is a rapidly growing shrub that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The
pharmacological significance of various Ocimum species, such as Ocimum micranthum, Ocimum
micranthum, Ocimum kilimandscharicum, Ocimum sanctum (green), and Ocimum sanctum (purple), has been
well established. In order to determine the presence of phytochemical compounds including Alkaloids,
Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins, Phenols, and Quinones, qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis
was conducted on different extracts of Ocimum leaf powder. The presence of these phytocompounds, which
exhibit significant antiradical activity, further confirms the medicinal potential of O. micranthumand
O basillicum. These findings validate the traditional use of O. micranthum and O. basillicum in the study
area, as the secondary metabolites derived from these plants possess natural antioxidant properties that hold
medicinal value for humans.