Authors : Abdul Dimeji Ishola; Shola Hezekiah Awodeji; Olusegun Olafimihan Ogundiran; Usman Oladayo Afolabi; Lateefah Olanike Adebayo; Monsurat Olajide; Abdulhakeem Dapo Olasupo; Ismail Kolawole Odetayo; Oluseye Gbadebo Olasunkanmi; Bolanle Mary Olawoye; Rasidat Adenike Tairu; Oluwafunmilola Dorcas Ogundipe; Monsurat Alarape Rahimi

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug1232

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Abstract : The leaves of Ocimum gratissimum are used as vegetables with medicinal properties. An analysis of the nutrient, phytochemical, mineral, and ascorbic acid components of Ocimum gratissimum leaves is conducted. The fresh leaves of Ocimum gratissimum were collected, processed, and analysed for proximate analysis, preliminary qualitative phytochemical screening, quantitative phytochemical analysis, minerals, and ascorbic acid using standard methods.

Keywords : Ocimum gratissimum, African Basil, Phytochemicals, Proximate Composition, Mineral Analysis, Vitamin C, Functional Food, Medicinal Plants.

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