Tulsi Leaf Botanical Reference Material
SKU: BL86235
Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Botanical Name |
Ocimum tenuiflorum (syn. Ocimum sanctum) |
|
Other Names |
Tulsi, Holy Basil |
|
Plant Part Used |
Leaf |
|
Family |
Lamiaceae |
|
Chemical Constituents |
Eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid |
|
Use |
HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication |
|
Product Form |
Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost) |
|
Type |
Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose |
|
Reference Type |
Voucher-grade botanical reference material |
Why Use Tulsi Leaf BRM?
Tulsi Leaf, or Holy Basil leaf (Ocimum tenuiflorum), is widely used in botanical and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.
BioTrace Labs' Tulsi Leaf BRM is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.
HPTLC Analysis Profile
- HPTLC compliant, using an optimized tulsi leaf HPTLC fingerprint method
- Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
- Produces a reproducible eugenol / ursolic acid fingerprint for identity confirmation
Applications
- Herbal raw-material standardization and tulsi leaf botanical authentication
- Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
- Academic and industrial research using Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf BRM
- Detecting adulteration or substitution with other Ocimum species (e.g., Ocimum basilicum / sweet basil) or non-leaf plant parts
Documentation Provided
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request — downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”
Packaging & Storage
- Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
- Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve eugenol and ursolic acid content
Disclaimer
For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.
