Scavenging Evaluation of Pb & Cu During In Vitro Growth of Tulsi: An Environmental Study

The Ocimum sanctum plant, a native to tropical Asia, is a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, . Ocimum sanctum is also known as 'TULSI', which means 'The incomparable one'. It is also called as 'HOLY BASIL'.It has great health implications. It has been used in several ancient systems of medicines including Ayurveda, Greek, Roman, and Siddha for thousands of years. Throughout Indo-Pak subcontinent, Tulsi is considered "The Queen of Herbs" and is revered as a sacred plant infused with healing powers.