Table 4.
Assessment of pH values in Group B children after chewing Ocimum sanctum leaves following a chocolate challenge
| Minimum-maximum | Mean±SD | Difference | t | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base line pH | 6.11–8.52 | 7.29±0.59 | - | - | - |
| After consuming chocolates (min) | |||||
| 5 | 5.14–7.86 | 6.71±0.66 | - | - | - |
| 30 | 6.11–7.71 | 6.99±0.41 | - | - | - |
| 60 | 6.13–7.98 | 7.22±0.50 | - | - | - |
| After chewing Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaves following chocolate challenge (min) | |||||
| 5 | 6.66–7.96 | 7.38±0.35 | 0.67 | 6.013 | <0.001* |
| 30 | 6.90–7.60 | 7.24±0.20 | 0.25 | 2.833 | 0.011* |
| 60 | 6.12–7.96 | 7.25±0.46 | 0.026 | 0.967 | 0.347 |
*Statistically significant. SD: Standard deviation