The seeds of the Ocimum sanctum plants (voucher #46803)
were obtained from CIMAP, Hyderabad and authenticated by Prof.
B. R. Rao, Scientist in charge, CIMAP. The plants were grown in
plant house located in UoH campus. The leaves were collected
from one year old plants and shade dried for at least 7 to 10 days
and stored at room temperature in dark until further use