Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities play an important role as a major factor regarding health protection. It has been proved through different scientific verification that these activities reduce the risk for various chronic diseases. The beneficial factors which are responsible for the existence of these activities are mainly plant derived compounds known as “Phytochemicals”. Holy basil also known as “Queen of herbs” is a treasure of phytochemicals possessing strong antioxidants which protects the cells from being damaged by free radicals and along with that are also effectual against numerous pathogenic diseases caused due to bacteria, microbes etc. Regarding the essential properties the present paper outlines the study of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of different species of holy basil and its advantageous effects on various diseases.
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