Deflouridation of Contaminated Groundwater by using Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Tulsi) Leaves
Journal Title: International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Computational and Applied Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 15, Issue 1
Abstract
It is well known that nature has bestowed upon us a large variety of medicinal herbs which are used to cure many diseases. The entire field of ayurveda revolves around this. Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi or holy basil) also known as “the queen of herbs” has been used from over thousand years in ayurveda for its diverse healing property. The present investigations aimed at to study the adoptability of tulsi leaves to treat fluoride fed ground water. Tulsi in the forms as fresh leaves, dried powder is used in experiments. The results showed that more than 50% of the fluoride is effectively removed with contact time 240 minutes and 50 mg when used in powder form.
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