Ocimum basilicum Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ocimum basilicum Linn.belongs to Labiatae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Habas saftari, Ofiman, Rehan.
The English Names for this herb are Basil, Common Basil, Holy Basil, Sweet Basil.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Firanj-Mushk, Jangli Tulsi, Kam Kashturi, Niazbo, Tulsi.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Ocimum basilicum Linn. are Anti-Periodic, Anti-septic, Aromatic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Mucilaginous.

Seeds:

  • Mucilaginous


    • Leaves:
  • Anti-septic
  • Demulcent
  • Expectorant


    • Decoction (leaves):
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Tonic


    • Decoction (root):
  • Anti-Periodic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Ocimum basilicum Linn. are Dysentery, Gonorrhoea, Chronic Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Leaves of Ocimum basilicum Linn. are Inflammations, Spasmodic Lryngitis.

    The Indication of Leaves Extract of Ocimum basilicum Linn. is Earache.

    The Indication of Roots of Ocimum basilicum Linn. is Bowel Complaints.

    The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Ocimum basilicum Linn. are Cough, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Gastric Disorders, Earache, Hepatic Disorders.

    The Indications of Decoction (root) of Ocimum basilicum Linn. are Malarial Fever, Palpitation, Cardiac Debility.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ocimum basilicum Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Ocimum basilicum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    GULMUNDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JOSHABA SADAR(CHEST-TEA)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SUALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SUDURI (SUGAR FREE)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Ocimum basilicum Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Arq Gazar Ambari, Arq Maul Laham Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Endemali, Ma'jun Khadar, Mufarreh Mo'tadil, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Safuf Teen, Sherbet Ahmad Shahi compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    InfusionN/A
    Leaves7.000g - 12.000gN/A
    Seeds5.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Ocimum basilicum Linn.. An erect branching herb 0.6-0.9 m high, glabrous or more or less hispidly pubescent. Stems and branches green or sometimes purplish. Leaves 2.5-5 err or more long, ovate, acute, entire or more or less toothed or lobed; base cuneate, entire, petiole 1.3-2.5 cm long. Whorls densely racemose, the termina raceme usually much longer than the lateral ones; bracts stalked, shorter thar the calyx, ovate, acute. Calyx 5 mm long, enlarging in fruit, very shortly pedicellec lower lip with the 2 central teeth longer than the rounded upper lip. Corolla 8-13 mm long, white, pink or purplish, glabrous or variously pubescent. Stamens slightly exerted, upper filaments toothed at the base. Nutlets about 2 mm lone ellipsoid, black and pitted

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Punjab (Pakistan).. Commonly cultivated in gardens.
    Odor: The odor of Ocimum basilicum Linn. is Pungent
    Taste: Sharp Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ocimum basilicum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ocimum basilicum Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ocimum basilicum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Long term use is not advised due to mucilaginous nature of the seeds.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ocimum basilicum Linn.. (work in progress)