Ayurveda: Basil Herb

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Basil Herb


Family Name : LAMIACEAE

Botanical Name : OCIMUM SANCTUM

Common Name : BASIL, SACRED BASIL, HOLY BASIL, TULSI

Part Used : LEAVES, SEEDS

Habitat : Found Throughout India.

Uses : It is Diaphoteric, Anti periodic, Stimulating, Expectorant and Anti-catarrhal. It is used in malaria, catarrh, bronchitis and gastric disorders. It also lowers blood sugar levels and its powder is used for mouth ulcers. It is widely worshiped in India.

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