Product Description

Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding

Holy basil, also referred to as "Tulsi" or "Queen of Herbs," originates from South East Asia. It is traditionally used in various cuisines and herbal remedies, particularly in India where it's also part of religious practices. Scientific studies suggest that the plant contains various vitamins, such as A and C, as well as minerals like calcium, zinc, and iron. Additionally, researchers have identified several active components in Tulsi, including Oleanolic acid, Ursolic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Eugenol, Carvacrol, Linalool, and β-caryophyllene. Within the framework of Ayurveda, Tulsi is used in an array of treatments due to its attributed therapeutic properties. However, the efficacy and safety of such uses should always be validated by scientific studies.

Product Type:

Raw Material/Extract
Product Category:

Organics
Product Sub Category:

Herbs-Spices-Seasonings
Product Mix Category:

Organic RM powders
Package Type:

25.00Kg

Product Data

Main Producing Countries	India and Thailand
Product Use

Production & Sourcing

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.

Application

Functionality

Benefits

Nutritional Value

Use In Manufacturing

Harvest Time

Whole Year

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g

Calories
per serving 338

Amount/serving		% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g		6.15%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	0.00%
	Trans Fat 0g	%
Cholesterol 0mg		0.00%
Sodium 34mg		1.42%
Total Carbohydrate 61.0g		20.33%
	Dietary Fiber 40.5g	144.58%
	Total Sugars 1.7g	%
	Includes 0g Added Sugars	0.00%
Protein 14.4g		28.00%

Vitamin D 0mcg		0.00%
Calcium 2113mg		162.54%
Iron 42mg		233.33%
Potassium 3433mg		73.04%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Genetically modified organisms may posses significant and challenging risks to food safety. We do not accept organic holy basil leaves powder from the farms and facilities where GMO crops are grown and processed.

Organic holy basil leaves powder is obtained from the plant source. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) are prion-induced disease sources of which are animals. We completely consider the synthetic, vegetable, mineral, animal origin of the product to eliminate contamination risks.

Irradiation alters the product's nutritional content, chemical content, which affects the integrity of the product. We do not accept irradiated or ETO treated products to maintain the organic integrity of the product.

E.coli & salmonella are pathogens that may show symptoms like nausea, stomach cramps, in the consumer. Hence, we do not accept products that contain E.coli & salmonella.

Yes, All the heavy metals contents are within limit and comply with CA Prop 65 and hence considered to be safe for human consumption.

In order to prevent and control biological hazards, we ensure that microbial parameters in our products comply with microbial limits as specified by the American Herbal Product Association (AHPA). We generally test total plate count (TPC), Yeast and mold, E Coli & Salmonella in our products.

We test total heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium in our products. These heavy metals by numerous studies are purported to be toxic for human consumption beyond certain limits and are known carcinogens. We also ensure that our product complies with California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.

No, we do not accept organic material having pesticide content. Our Products are tested in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV. The products are tested for the presence of pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs) on pesticides. When pesticides are found below the level of detection (LOD) we accept products as Organic in addition to relevant certifications.

The mesh size is an important factor when the products will be subjected to further processing like encapsulation, tablet making, etc. The end application of the product generally helps in determining which mesh size is suitable to buy. Preformulation studies will help in the selection of mesh size.

The mesh size we provide is generally between 40-80 mesh.

The organic holy basil leaves powder that we provide is greenish-brown in color.

We accept ash value below 5% because more content of ash value represents more impurities that adversely affect human health when consumed.

We provide organic holy basil leaves powder with moisture content below 5%. The moisture content of the product facilitates the growth of microorganisms in the product, which in turn increases the risk of biological hazards. Moisture content below 5% in our product ensures better control of microbial growth and, in turn, increased shelf life.

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Biological source: Ocimum sanctum

Shelf Life: 24months

Plant part used: Leaves

Country Of Origin: India

Items	Specification	Test Methods
Physical Analysis
Description	Powder	Organoleptic
Color	Greenish Brown	Organoleptic
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Mesh size	Passes through #40 mesh	USP<786>
Loss on drying	NMT 5.0% w/w	USP<731>
Total ash	NMT 10.0% w/w	USP<561>
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 100,000 cfu/g	USP<61>
Yeast & Mold	NMT 1000 cfu/g	USP<61>
E. Coli	Absent	USP<62>
Salmonella	Absent	USP<62>
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	USP<62>
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Absent	USP<62>

Tulsi, Ram-tulsi, Krishna-tulsi

Common Name

Tulsi, Ram-tulsi, Krishna-tulsi

Synonyms

Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum album L., Ocimum caryophyllatum, Ocimum pilosum

Biological Source

Ocimum sanctum

Family

Lamiaceae

Parts Used

Leaves

Major components

Methyl eugenol (82.9%) among twenty-six compounds, comprising 98.9% of the total oil [Fig.4] [1].

Other constituents

Some phenolic compounds (antioxidants) such as cirsilineol, circimaritin, isothymusin, apigenin and rosmeric acid [Fig.4] [2].

Health categories

Helps in respiratory diseases.

Description

Greyish-black in colour having characteristic odour with slightly pungent and aromatic taste. It contains not less than 0.40 per cent w/w of eugenol, calculated on the dried basis [Fig.2] [3].

Organic Holy Basil Leaves Powder

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