Description

Specifications

Product Type
Whole/ leaves/ Crushed

English/Common Name
Holy Basil, Great Basil, Basilie, Sweet Basil

Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum

Origin
Egypt

General Usage

Traditionally, the aqueous extract of basil leaves is used for treating common colds and fever. Basil aids in cure of throat infections, respiratory problems, earaches and skin diseases. Basil is widely used as an herbal tea, and during treatment of jaundice and for alleviating blood pressure.

Overview

Basil has great medicinal and spiritual significance. It is an aromatic perennial plant in the family. Pharmacologically, basil possesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer activities.

Common Names

Spanish: albahaca Africana; albahaca cimarrona; albahaca de limón
French: basilic sauvage; menthe gabonaise
Portuguese: alfavaca-de-caboclo; alfavacão
Brazil: alfavaca brava.

Packing and Shipment

Whole/ leaves/ Crushed