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Abstract : Silver nano particles holds an extensive variety of applications in diverse fields ranging from photonics to electronics, bio-sensors, conducting materials, space, medicine, pollution control and monitoring. Nanoparticles are on its way to conquer world with its peculiar properties like electric conductivity, optical properties, good biocompatibility etc. These nanoparticles on combining with other materials in preparation of composite material can enhance property of materials or the properties can be toned. Cinnamomum tamala leaf, which is a common herb, widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes in India is used as the substrate for the study. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy and X-Ray diffraction. Further, the prepared nanoparticles were studied for its environmental application in the detection of heavy metal and finally pave way for the development of biosensors in an ecofriendly and cost-effective way. In addition, the anti-bacterial and anti-fungicidal properties of the particles synthesized were assessed following standard procedures and they exhibit excellent anti-microbial activity against bacteria.