Ocimum sanctum, popularly known as holy basil, is arguably one of the most important plants in India. It is of both religious and medicinal value and is found to grow well in moist soil and it has also been suggested to possess antifertility, anticancer, antidiabetic, antifungal, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antiemetic, antispasmodic, analgesic, adaptogenic and diaphoretic actions.