BOTANICAL NAME

OCIMUM BASILICUM

FAMILY

LABIATAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Barbari, Tungi, Kharpushpa

HINDI : Babui tulsi

DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed in the Pantropics. Within India, it is said to be cultivated throughout the tropical parts. It is an escape on road sides.

DOSE

Phant 50 - 100 ml, Seed churna 1 - 3 gm

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Basil-camphor

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Ruksha, Snigdh

Katu, Tikt

Katu

Ushan

Krimi-ghan

THERAPEUTIC USES

Hert ailmenst

Blood purifier

Bdominal disorders

Headaches

Menstrual disorders

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available