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P Sakuntala, Speaker at Pharmaceutical Conference
Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology, India
Title : First report on the comparative analysis of minerals from the leaves of Ocimum species plants using X-ray diffraction technique

Abstract:

Minerals are special kinds of nutrients that the human body requires to function properly. Our human body uses minerals to perform various functions from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal heartbeat.  Mineral deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems such as weak bones, fatigue, decreased immune system, and anemia. The plant is an important source of medicine and plays an essential role in the world's health. This study aimed to identify minerals present in the leaves of Ocimum species plants. Four varieties of plants were selected, namely,  Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum kilimandcharicum, Ocimum gratissimum, and Ocimum tenuiflorum. The XRD pattern of samples was analyzed and the 2θ, intensity, and d space values of samples were compared with standard (2θ), intensity, and d space values from JCPDS files data. The X-ray diffraction analysis identified several essential minerals: oxides of calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, chlorine, copper, and iron. These findings support the traditional use of ocimum species plants in treating diseases caused due to mineral deficiencies and can also be used as a mineral supplement.

Keywords: Essential minerals, mineral supplement, mineral deficiencies, Ocimum species, XRD pattern

Biography:

Dr. P. Sakuntala was awarded Ph.D (Physics) degree in Applied Spectroscopy from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Her main research work focuses on spectral studies on medicinal plants. She obtained her M.Sc. Physics with distinction from Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and M. Phil., from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.. She has published many research papers in a reputed, peer reviewed international Journals/Conferences and it’s also available online. She is currently working as Associate. Professor in Department of Physics, Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Cheeryal, Hyderabad. She has 25 years of teaching experience and 15 years of research experience.

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