Moreover, Sooksai and Noitang (2007) mentioned that the specific swelling volume and
water holding capacity of Ocimum canum seeds after extracted was higher than before extracted (90.0 ml/g and 52.3 g/g vs 49.0 ml/g and 34.0 g/g), while the specific swelling volume of psyllium seed was 60.4 ml/g and 48.3 g/g (Palanuvej et al., 2009).