Abstract
The present research work investigated the comparative elemental analysis of leaves of four groups of ocimum and two groups of moringa trees, namely, Ocimum kilimandcharicum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, ocimum sanctum , Ocimum gratissimum, moringa Oleifera (normal) and Moringa oleifera (hybrid) using one of the most powerful technique, ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy). The results of the present work indicated that seven essential elements, namely, Cu, K, Ca, Na, Mg, Zn and Fe were estimated quantitatively in mg/L and were present in varying concentrations in the selected medicinal plants. The medicinal importance of these elements in the leaves is explained. The results of the present findings support the therapeutic significance of these medicinal plants to minimise diseases caused due to mineral deficiencies.
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