Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Ocimum sanctum

 

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): holy basil
Crop Use(s): spice/herb/condiment
Reference Source(s): douglas
Number of Papers/Mentions: 50

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

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Archana, R. and A. Namasivayam (2000). Effect of Ocimum sanctum on noise induced changes in neutrophil functions. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. [print] November 73(1-2): 81-85. {a} Department of Physiology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani, Madras, 600 113, India

Archana, R. and A. Namasivayam (2000). Effect of Ocimum sanctum on noise-induced changes in immune parameters. Pharmacy and Pharmacology Communications. March 6(3): 145-147. {a} Department of Physiology, Dr ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai, 600 113, India

Bhattacharya, S. K., A. Bhattacharya, et al. (2000). Adaptogenic activity of Siotone, a polyherbal formulation of Ayurvedic rasayanas. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Feb. 38(2): 119-128. {a} Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221 005, India

Devi, P. U., A. Ganasoundari, et al. (2000). Radiation protection by the Ocimum flavonoids orientin and vicenin: Mechanisms of action. Radiation Research. [print] October 154(4): 455-460. {a} Department of Radiobiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, KRN, 576 119, India

Farooq, S., G. K. Pathak, et al. (2000). A comparative study of Asava/Aarishta and total solvent extract of some medicinal plants. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. [print] March 24(1): 17-20. {a} Dehradun, U.P., India

Kelm, M. A., M. G. Nair, et al. (2000). Antioxidant and cyclooxygenase inhibitory phenolic compounds from Ocimum sanctum Linn. Phytomedicine Jena. [print] March 7(1): 7-13. {a} Bioactive Natural Products Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA

Logambal, S. M., S. Venkatalakshmi, et al. (2000). Immunostimulatory effect of leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum Linn. in Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters). Hydrobiologia . [print] 430(1-3): 113-120. {a} Centre for Fish Immunology, Postgraduate and Research Department of Zoology, American College, Madurai, 625 002, India

Mandal, J., S. Pattnaik, et al. (2000). Alginate encapsulation of axillary buds of Ocimum americanum L. (hoary basil), O. basilicum L. (sweet basil), O. gratissimum L. (shrubby basil), and O. sanctum L. (sacred basil). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology Plant. [print] July 36(4): 287-292. {a} Department of Botany, Utkal University, Plant Tissue and Cell Culture Facility, Bhubaneswar, 751004, India

Pathak, N., P. K. Mittal, et al. (2000). Larvicidal action of essential oils from plants against the vector mosquitoes Anopheles stephensi (Liston), Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) and Aedes aegypti (L.). International Pest Control. [print] March April 42(2): 53-55. {a} Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110 016, India

Prakash, J. and S. K. Gupta (2000). Chemopreventive activity of Ocimum sanctum seed oil. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. [print] September 72(1-2): 29-34. {a} Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Ansari Nagar, 110029, India

Rajeshwari, Y. B., K. Satyanarayan, et al. (2000). WISPREC: An herbal remedy for mange in rabbits. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. [print] March 24(1): 69-70. {a} Department of Livestock Production and Management, Veterinary College, Bangalore, 560 024, India

Ranganathan, S. and S. A. M. Balajee (2000). Anti-Cryptococcus activity of combination of extracts of Cassia alata and Ocimum sanctum. Mycoses . [print] September 43(7-8): 299-301. {a} 4, Gandhi Road, Anna Nagar, Pammal, Madras, 600 075, India

Schrier, A. A., T. G. Hoffmann, et al. (2000). Temperature effects on symplasmic and apoplasmic phloem loading and loading-associated carbohydrate processing. Australian Journal of Plant Physiology. [print] 27(8-9): 769-778. {a} Institute of General Botany and Plant Physiology, Justus Liebig University, Senckenbergstrasse 17, D-35390, Giessen, Germany

Shahzad, A. and S. A. Siddiqui (2000). In vitro organogenesis in Ocimum sanctum L.: A multipurpose herb. Phytomorphology . [print] January March 50(1): 27-35. {a} Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 202002, India

Agarwal, S. S. and V. K. Singh (1999). Immunomodulators: A review of studies on Indian medicinal plants and synthetic peptides Part I: Medicinal plants. PINSA B. June Aug 65(2-3): 179-204. {a} Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Science, Lucknow, 226 014, India

Bhutada, S. G. (1999). Effect of herbal antistressor AV/ASE/14 and galactagogue Payapro on milk production in buffaloes during summer. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. June 23(2): 135-136. {a} Sawargaon (P),Tq. Mukhed, Dist. Nanded, 431 716 (M.S.), India

Chatterjee, S. (1999). Bronchodilatory and anti-allergic effect of PulmoFlex - A proprietary herbal formulation. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. Oct. 43(4): 486-490. {a} Department of Pharmacology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, HPKV, Palmpur, 176 062, India

Chattopadhyay, R. R. (1999). A comparative evaluation of some blood sugar lowering agents of plant origin. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Nov. 67(3): 367-372. {a} Biometry Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, Barrackpore Trunk Road, Calcutta, 700 035, India

Devi, P. U. and A. Ganasoundari (1999). Modulation of glutathione and antioxidant enzymes by Ocimum sanctum and its role in protection against radiation injury. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 37(3): 262-268. {a} Department of Radiobiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 576 119, India

Devi, P. U., A. Ganasoundari, et al. (1999). In vivo radioprotection by ocimum flavonoids: Survival of mice. Radiation Research 151(1): 74-78. {a} Dep. Radiobiol., Kasturba Med. Coll., Manipal 576 119, India

Gopal, G. V. and M. P. Sinha (1999). Medicinal uses of various beads used in rosaries. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany. Sept. 23(1): 131-133. {a} Department of Life - Sciences, Regional College of Education, Bhubaneswar, 751 007, India

Karade, V. M. and D. M. Sawant (1999). Screening of various plant extracts against Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities. [print] September 24(3): 311-312. {a} Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, 413 722, India

Karthikeyan, K., P. Gunasekaran, et al. (1999). Anticancer activity of Ocimum sanctum. Pharmaceutical Biology. Oct. 37(4): 285-290. {a} Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Madras, 600 025, India

Kolte, A. Y., R. D. Sadekar, et al. (1999). Immunomodulating effect of dry powder of Ocimum sanctum and leaf gall of Ficus racemosa leaves in broilers naturally infected with IBD virus. Indian Veterinary Journal. Feb. 76(2): 84-86. {a} Department of Pharmacology and Medicine, Post Graduate Institute, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, 444 104, India

Kolte, A. Y., R. D. Sadekar, et al. (1999). Comparative efficacy of indigenous medicinal plant preperation and Tilox in subclinical mastitis in cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. Oct. 76(10): 893-895. {a} Department of Medicine, Post Graduate Institute, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola, MAH, Pin : 444 104, India

Kumar, P. M. P. and K. Vijayan (1999). Effects of extracts of different plants on seed germination and seedling growth of mulberry (Morus indica L.). Indian Journal of Plant Physiology. [print] Oct. Dec. 4(4): 343-345. {a} Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Berhampore, 742 201, India

Kumar, S. and K. Gopal (1999). Screening of plant species for inhibition of bacterial population of raw water. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A Toxic Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. April 34(4): 975-987. {a} Aquatic Toxicology Division, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, UP, 226 001, India

Murugan, K. and D. Jeyabalan (1999). Effect of certain plant extracts against the mosquito, Anopheles stephensi Liston. Current Science Bangalore. March 76(5): 631-633. {a} Division of Entomology, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, India

Rivonker, C. U., C. R. Abuvarajan, et al. (1999). Chitin degrading bacteria from the prawn Metapenaeus dobsoni M. and their control. Indian Journal of Marine Sciences. March 28(1): 77-80. {a} Department of Marine Sciences and Marine Biotechnology, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, GOA, 403 206, India

Sembulingam, K., P. Sembulingam, et al. (1999). Effect of ocimum sanctum linn on changes in leucocytes of albino rats induced by acute noise stress. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 43(1): 137-140. {a} Dep. Physiol., Sri Ramachandra Med. Coll., Chennai 600 116, India

Sindhan, G. S., I. Hooda, et al. (1999). Effect of some plant extracts on the vegetative growth of root rot causing fungi. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology. April 29(1): 110-111. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, 125 004, India

Singh, N. K. and C. B. Sehgal (1999). Micropropagation of 'holy basil' (Ocimum sanctam Linn.) from young inflorescences of mature plants. Plant Growth Regulation. Nov. 29(3): 161-166. {a} Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India

Singh, S. and D. K. Majumdar (1999). Effect of Ocimum sanctum fixed oil on vascular permeability and leucocytes migration. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Nov. 37(11): 1136-1138. {a} College of Pharmacy, University of Delhi, Pushp Vihar, Sector-3, New Delhi, 110 017, India

Singh, S. and D. K. Majumdar (1999). Evaluation of the gastric antiulcer activity of fixed oil of Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil). Journal of Ethnopharmacology. April 65(1): 13-19. {a} College of Pharmacy, University of Delhi, Pushp Vihar Sector-3, New Delhi, 110017, India

Skaltsa, H., O. Tzakou, et al. (1999). Polyphenols of Ocimum sanctum from suriname. Pharmaceutical Biology. Jan. 37(1): 92-94. {a} Division of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Athens, Parepistimiopolis, Zografou, GR-157 71, Athens, Greece

Adiroubane, D. and S. Letchoumanane (1998). Field efficacy of botanical extracts for controlling major insect pests of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 68(3): 168-170. {a} Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Coll. Agric., Karaikal, Pondichery 609 603, India

Dhembare, A. J., G. M. Pondhe, et al. (1998). Life table studies and control of safflower aphid by plant product. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities. Jan. 23(1): 1-3. {a} P. V. P. College, Pravaranagar, Loni, 413 713, India

Direkbusarakom, S., Y. Ezura, et al. (1998). Efficacy of Thai traditional herb extracts against fish and shrimp pathogenic bacteria. Fish Pathology 33(4): 437-441. {a} Natl. Inst. Coastal Aquaculture, Songkhla 90000, Thailand

Ganasoundari, A., P. U. Devi, et al. (1998). Enhancement of bone marrow radioprotection and reduction of WR-2721 toxicity by Ocimum sanctum. Mutation Research 397(2): 303-312. {a} Dep. Radiobiol., Kasturba Med. Coll., Manipal 576 119, Karnataka, India

Gupta, S. C. and A. K. Shahi (1998). Seed germination behaviour of Ocimum species under different environmental conditions. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 20(4): 1045-1047. {a} Regional Research Laboratory, Canal Road, Jammu Tawi, JK, 180 001, India

Kelm, M. A. and M. G. Nair (1998). Mosquitocidal compounds and a triglyceride, 1,3-dilinoleneoyl-2-palmitin, from Ocimum sanctum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(8): 3092-3094. {a} Bioactive Natural Products Lab., Dep. Horticulture, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI 48824-1325, USA

Panda, S. and A. Kar (1998). Ocimum sanctum leaf extract in the regulation of thyroid function in the male mouse. Pharmacological Research 38(2): 107-110. {a} Sch. Life Sci., Vigyan Bhawan, Khandwa Road, Indore-452 001, India

Prashar, R., A. Kumar, et al. (1998). Inhibition by an extract of Ocimum sanctum of DNA-binding activity of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene in rat hepatocytes in vitro. Cancer Letters 128(2): 155-160. {a} Sect. Mol. Carcinogenesis, Inst. Cancer Res., Haddow Lab., Cotswold Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5NG, UK

Rajendhran, J., M. A. Mani, et al. (1998). Antibacterial activity of some selected medicinal plants. Geobios Jodhpur 25(4): 280-282. Postgrad. Res. Dep. Zool., American Coll., Madurai-625 002, India

Sadekar, R. D., N. M. Pimprikar, et al. (1998). Immunopotentiating effect of Ocimum sanctum Linn dry leaf powder on cell mediated immune (CMI) response in poultry, naturally infected IBD virus. Indian Veterinary Journal 75(2): 168-169. {a} Dep. Pharmacol. Toxicol., Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS 444 104, India

Sadekar, R. D., N. M. Pimprikar, et al. (1998). Immunomodulating effect of Ocimum Sanctum Linn. dry leaf powder of humoral immune response in poultry naturally infected with IBD virus. Indian Veterinary Journal 75(1): 73-74. Dep. Pharmacol. and Toxicol., Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra-444 104, India

Sharma, P., S. Kulshreshtha, et al. (1998). Anti-cataract activity of Ocimum sanctum on experimental cataract. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 30(1): 16-20. {a} Dep. Pharmacol., S.N. Med. College, Agra 282001, India

Singh, S. (1998). Comparative evaluation of antiinflammatory potential of fixed oil of different species of Ocimum and its possible mechanism of action. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 36(10): 1028-1031. {a} Coll. Pharm., Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110 017, India

Dwivedi, S. (1997). Effect of Ocimum sanctum Linn on noise induced changes in plasma corticosterone level. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 41(4): 429-430. {a} Dep. Med., Univ. Coll. Med. Sci. G.T.B. Hosp., Dilshad Garden, Delhi-110 095, India

Ganasoundari, A., P. U. Devi, et al. (1997). Protection against radiation-induced chromosome damage in mouse bone marrow by Ocimum sanctum. Mutation Research 373(2): 271-276. {a} Dep. Radiobiol., Dr. T. M. A. Pai Res. Centre, Kasturba Med. Coll., Manipal 576 119, India

Khilare, V. C. and L. V. Gangawane (1997). Application of medicinal plant extracts in the management of thiophantate methyl resistant Penicillium digitatum causing green mold of Mosambi. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 27(2): 134-137. Soil Microbiology Pesticides Lab., Dep. Botany, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Univ., Aurangabad 431 004, Maharashtra, India

Rai, V., U. Iyer, et al. (1997). Effect of Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum) leaf powder supplementation on blood sugar levels, serum lipids and tissue lipids in diabetic rats. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 50(1): 9-16. {a} Dep. Foods and Nutrition, MS Univ. Baroda, Baroda, 390 002 Gujarat, India

Rai, V., U. V. Mani, et al. (1997). Effect of Ocimum sanctum leaf powder on blood lipoproteins, glycated proteins and total amino acids in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine Abingdon 7(2): 113-118. {a} Dep. Foods Nutr., MS Univ. of Baroda, Baroda 390002, Gujarat, India

Raj, S. K., G. Chandra, et al. (1997). Some Indian strains of cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) lacking satellite RNA. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 35(10): 1128-1131. Plant Virus Lab., Natl. Botanical Res. Inst., Lucknow 226001, India

Reghunandan, R., S. Sood, et al. (1997). Effects of feeding Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaves on fertility in rabbits. Biomedical Research Aligarh 8(2): 187-191. {a} 24/9 J Medical Enclave, Rohtak 124001 Haryana, India

Sembulingam, K., P. Sembulingam, et al. (1997). Effect of ocimum sanctum linn on noise induced changes in plasma corticosterone level. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 41(2): 139-143. {a} Dep. Physiology, Dr. A.L.M. P.G.I.B.M.S., Univ. Madras, Taramani, Madras-600 113, India

Shivpuri, A., O. P. Sharma, et al. (1997). Fungitoxic properties of plant extracts against pathogenic fungi. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 27(1): 29-31. Dep. Plant Pathol., Agric. Res. Stn., Durgapura, Jaipur 301 018, Rajasthan, India

Singh, S. and D. K. Mujumdar (1997). Evaluation of antiinflammatory activity of fatty acids on Ocimum sanctum fixed oil. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 35(4): 380-383. {a} Coll. Pharm., Pushp Vihar, Sector-3, New Delhi 110017, India

Vaidya, A. D. B. (1997). The status and scope of Indian medicinal plants acting on central nervous system. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 29(5): S340-S343. {a} Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P.A. Res. Cent., Mumbai 400 049, India

Agrawal, P., V. Ri, et al. (1996). Randomized placebo-controlled, single blind trial of holy basil leaves in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 34(9): 406-409. Home Sci., PSSCIVE, 131, Zone-II, M.P. Nagar, Bhopal 462011, India

Banerjee, S., R. Prashar, et al. (1996). Modulatory influence of alcoholic extract of Ocimum leaves on carcinogen-metabolizing enzyme activities and reduced glutathione levels in mouse. Nutrition and Cancer 25(2): 205-217. {a} Cancer Biology Lab., Sch. Life Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi 110067, India

Damayanti, M., K. Susheela, et al. (1996). Effect of plant extracts and systemic fungicide on the pineapple fruit-rotting fungus, Ceratocystis paradoxa. Cytobios 86(346): 155-165. {a} Dep. Life Sci., Manipur Univ., Imphal 795003, India

Mohamed, S., S. Saka, et al. (1996). Antimycotic screening of 58 Malaysian plants against plant pathogens. Pesticide Science 47(3): 259-264. {a} Fac. Food Sci. Biotechnol., Univ. Pertanian Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Pattnaik, S. and P. K. Chand (1996). In vitro propagation of the medicinal herbs Ocimum americanum L. syn. O. canum Sims. (hoary basil) and Ocimum sanctum L. (holy basil). Plant Cell Reports 15(11): 846-850. {a} Plant Tissue Cell Culture Faculty, Post-Graduate Dep. Botany, Utkal Univ., Bhubaneswar 751 004 Orissa, India

Rajapakse, R. H. S. (1996). The effect of four botanicals on the oviposition and adult emergence of Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Bruchidae: Coleoptera). Entomon 21(3-4): 211-215. Dep. Agricultural Biol., Univ. Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka

Samudralwar, D. L. and A. N. Garg (1996). Minor and trace elemental determination in the Indian herbal and other medicinal preparations. Biological Trace Element Research 54(2): 113-121. {a} Dep. Chem., Nagpur Univ., Nagpur-440010, India

Shyamala, A. C. and T. Devaki (1996). Studies of peroxidation in rats ingesting copper sulphate and effect of subsequent treatment with Ocimum sanctum. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition 20(2): 113-119. {a} Dep. Biochem., Univ. Madras, Guindy Campus, Madras 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India

Singh, S. and D. K. Majumdar (1996). Effect of fixed oil of Ocimum sanctum against experimentally induced arthritis and joint edema in laboratory animals. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 34(3): 218-222. {a} Coll. Pharmacy, Univ. Delhi, Pushp Vihar, Sector-II, New Delhi 110017, India

Singh, S., D. K. Majumdar, et al. (1996). Evaluation of anti-inflammatory potential of fixed oil of Ocimum sanctum (Holybasil) and its possible mechanism of action. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 54(1): 19-26. {a} Coll. Pharm., Pushp Vihar, Sector-III, New Delhi 110017, India

Singh, S., D. K. Majumdar, et al. (1996). Chemical and pharmacological studies on fixed oil of Ocimum sanctum. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 34(12): 1212-1215. {a} Coll. Pharm., Univ. Delhi, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110 017, India

Ahmad, S. K. and J. S. Prasad (1995). Efficacy of foliar extracts against pre- and post-harvest diseases of sponge-gourd fruits. Letters in Applied Microbiology 21(6): 373-375. {a} Plant Pathol. Microbiol. Lab., Univ. Dep. Botany, L.N. Mithila Univ., Darbhanga 846004, India

Devi, P. U. and A. Ganasoundari (1995). Radioprotective effect of leaf extract of Indian medicinal plant Ocimum sanctum. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 33(3): 205-208. Dep. Radiobiol., Dr. T.M.A. Pai Res. Centre, Kasturba Med. Coll., Manipal 576 119, India

Mohanty, A. K., A. K. Kar, et al. (1995). Efficacy of crude leaf extracts of some selected plants in controlling brinjal blight and fruit rot pathogen, Phomopsis vexans. Crop Research Hisar 9(3): 447-448. Dep. Plant Pathol., O.U.A.T., Bhubaneswar-3, India

Pradhan, N. R. (1995). Effect of stresroak on the performance of broilers. Indian Journal of Poultry Science 30(1): 82-84. Dep. Clinics, Faculty Veterinary Animal Sciences, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia 741 252, India

Prashar, R. and A. Kumar (1995). Chemopreventive Action of Ocimum sanctum on 2,12-Dimethylbenz(A) anthracene DMBA-Induced Papillomagenesis in the Skin of Mice. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 33(3): 181-187. {a} Radiation Cancer Biol. Lab., Dep. Zool., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur 302 004, India

Singh, S. and D. K. Majumdar (1995). Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities of Ocimum sanctum fixed oil. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 33(4): 288-292. {a} College Pharmacy, University Delhi, Pushp Vihar, Sector III, New Delhi-110017, India

Singh, S. and D. K. Majumdar (1995). Analgesic Activity of Ocimum sanctum and Its Possible mechanism of action. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 33(3): 188-192. {a} Coll. Pharm., Univ. Delhi, Pushp Vihar, Sector-III New Delhi-110017, India

Singh, S., D. K. Majumdar, et al. (1995). Studies on therapeutic efficacy of fixed oil of Ocimum sanctum in bovine mastitis. Indian Veterinary Journal 72(8): 867-869. {a} Coll. Pharm., Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110 017, India

Sukari, M. A., M. Rahmani, et al. (1995). Constituents of stem barks of Ocimum sanctum. Fitoterapia 66(6): 552-553. {a} Dept. Chemistry, Univ. Pertanian Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Vanisree, A. J. and T. Devaki (1995). Biochemical studies evaluating the antiulcerogenic potential of Ocimum sanctum in experimentally induced peptic ulcers in rats. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition 19(2): 79-87. {a} Dep. Biochem., Univ. Madras, Guindy Campus, Madras 600 025, India

Chattopadhyay, R. R., S. K. Sarkar, et al. (1994). A comparative evaluation of some anti-inflammatory agents of plant origin. Fitoterapia 65(2): 146-148. Biometry Res. Unit, Indian Statistical Inst., 203 Barrackpore Trunk Rd., Calcutta 700 035, India

Hasan, S. B. and P. G. Deo (1994). Ocimum sanctum seeds for mosquito control. International Pest Control 36(1): 20-21. Discipline Infestation Control and Protectants, Central Food Technol. Res. Inst., Mysore, India

Jacob, S. (1994). Effectiveness of some plant products for the control of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis on stored cowpea. Indian Journal of Plant Protection 22(2): 213-214. Dep. Entomol., Coll. Hortic., Kerala Agric. Univ., Vellanikkara, P.O. Trichur 680 654, Kerala, India

Mago, P. and K. G. Mukerji (1994). Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae in Lamiaceae: I. Seasonal variation in some members. Phytomorphology 44(1-2): 83-88. Applied Mycol. Lab., Dep. Bot., Univ. Delhi, Delhi 110 007, India

Prashar, R., A. Kumar, et al. (1994). Chemopreventive action by an extract from Ocimum sanctum on mouse skin papillomagenesis and its enhancement of skin glutathione S-transferase activity and acid soluble sulfydryl level. Anti Cancer Drugs 5(5): 567-572. {a} Radiation Cancer Biol. Lab., Dep. Zool., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur 302 004, India

Sarkar, A., S. C. Lavania, et al. (1994). Changes in the blood lipid profile after administration of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaves in the normal albino rabbits. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 38(4): 311-312. {a} Dep. Biochem., S. N. Med. Coll., Agra 282 002, India

Sipahimalani, A., H. Noerr, et al. (1994). Phenylpropanoid glycosides and tetrahydrofurofuranlignan glycosides from the adaptogenic plant drugs Tinospora cordifola and Drypetes roxburghii. Planta Medica 60(6): 596-597. {a} Institut fuer Pharmazeutische Biologie der Universitaet Muenchen, Karlstrasse 29, D-80333 Muenchen, Germany

Bhatnagar, M., K. K. Kapur, et al. (1993). Laboratory evaluation of insecticidal properties of Ocimum basilicum Linnaeus and O. sanctum Linnaeus plant's essential oils and their major constituents against vector mosquito species. Journal of Entomological Research New Delhi 17(1): 21-26. {a} Lady Irwin Coll., New Delhi-110001, India

Campion, B. F., C. Bardon, et al. (1993). Micromorphology variation and taxonomic value of seed coats for some species of Ocimum L. (Lamiaceae). Acta Botanica Gallica 140(3): 275-290. {a} Laboratoire de Biologie Vegetale, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 61 rue Buffon, F-75005 Paris, France

Chattopadhyay, R. R. (1993). Hypoglycemic effect of Ocimum sanctum leaf extract in normal and streptozotocin diabetic rats. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 31(11): 891-893. Biometry Res. Unit, Indian Statistical Inst., 203 Barrackpore Trunk Rd., Calcutta 700 035, India

Mandal, S., D. N. Das, et al. (1993). Ocimum sanctum LINN: A study on gastric ulceration and gastric secretion in rats. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 37(1): 91-92. {a} Dep. Pharmacology, Burdwan Med. College, Burdwan-713 104, West Bengal

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