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Holy Basil

Holy Basil

Latin Name: Ocimum sanctum
Description of Appearance: Aromatic plant with green leaves and purple flowers
Common Names:
  • Holy Basil

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Anti-inflammatory properties

Active Ingredients: Ocimumoside A, Ocimarin, Apigenin
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Can be used topically as a poultice or consumed internally

Improving respiratory conditions

Active Ingredients: Camphene, Eucalyptol, Cineole
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Can be used in steam inhalation or consumed in teas

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Ocimumosides A and B, Eugenol, Orientin
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Can be consumed as a tea or in culinary dishes

Relieving stress and anxiety

Active Ingredients: Eugenol, Ursolic acid, Rosmarinic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Can be brewed into teas or taken as supplements

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Ocimumoside A

Description Ocimumoside A is a bioactive compound isolated from Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) known for its potential health benefits.

Ocimarin

Description Ocimarin is a type of terpenoid found in certain plant species.

Apigenin

Description Apigenin is a natural plant compound that belongs to the flavone subclass of flavonoids.

Camphene

Description Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene that is commonly found in essential oils of many plants.

Eucalyptol

Description Eucalyptol, also known as cineole, is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid and a cyclic ether. It is commonly found in the oils of eucalyptus trees and other medicinal plants.

Cineole

Description Cineole, also known as eucalyptol, is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor. It is commonly found in essential oils of various plants.

Eugenol

Description Eugenol is a naturally occurring compound found in various essential oils such as clove oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It is known for its aromatic and medicinal properties.

Orientin

Description Orientin is a flavonoid compound that belongs to the subclass of C-glycosylflavones. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is commonly found in various plants.

Ursolic acid

Description Ursolic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid found in various plants, particularly in the peel of fruits like apples and herbs like rosemary.

Rosmarinic acid

Description Rosmarinic acid is a natural polyphenolic compound found in certain herbs and plants. It is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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