Description

Specifications

Product Type
leaves/ CUT

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

Botanical Name
Ocimum sanctum

Origin
Egypt

General Usage

Africa Basil is a potent adaptogen and recognized in Ayurveda as an important medicinal and holy plant. In traditional medicine, Africa Basil is recommended in treatment of anxiety, cough, asthma, diarrhea, fever, dysentery, arthritis, eye diseases, otalgia, indigestion, hiccups, vomiting, gastric, cardiac and genitourinary disorders, back pain, skin diseases, ringworm, malaria, etc.

Overview

Africa Basil has great significance in Ayurveda. The multipurpose holy plant belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Unique pharmacological action of Africa Basil can combat physical, chemical, metabolic and psychological stress. The phytochemicals in leaves like flavonoids, phenol, terpenoids, alkaloids, eugenol and others impart great medicinal benefits to Africa Basil.

Common Names

Spanish: albahaca cimarrona; albahaca morada
Brazil: manjericao-branco
Myanmar: kala-pi-sein; pin-sein-net
Sweden: helig basilica.

Storage Conditions:

Africa Basil should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.

Packing and Shipment

Whole/ leaves/ Crushed