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In-vitro anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis effect of essential oil of Ocimum sanctum L. (Tulsi/Basil) leaves

Jayapal, V., Vidya Raj, C.K., Muthaiah, M., Chadha, V.K. and others · Indian Journal of Tuberculosis · 2021

Preclinical

Abstract

The essential oil of holy basil (Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum) leaves showed in vitro anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis activity, demonstrating an antimicrobial effect of tulsi.

Referenced for these plants

Holy BasilSacred basilTulsiOcimum tenuiflorum

How to cite

Jayapal, V., Vidya Raj, C.K., Muthaiah, M., Chadha, V.K. and others (2021) 'In-vitro anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis effect of essential oil of Ocimum sanctum L. (Tulsi/Basil) leaves', Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 68(4), pp. 470-473. doi:10.1016/j.ijtb.2021.02.009

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