{"id":1285,"date":"2017-02-26T21:01:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-26T21:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/?page_id=1285"},"modified":"2025-07-14T18:12:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:12:29","slug":"basil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/1herbs\/basil\/","title":{"rendered":"Basil"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=center>\n<h5>Contents:<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"#Names\">Common Names<\/a> | <a href=\"#Parts\">Parts Usually Used<\/a> | <a href=\"#Description\">Plant(s) &amp; Culture<\/a> | <a href=\"#Where\">Where Found<\/a> | <a href=\"#Properties\">Medicinal Properties<\/a> | <a href=\"#Biochemical\">Biochemical Information<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Legends\">Legends, Myths and Stories<\/a> | <a href=\"#Uses\">Uses<\/a> | <a href=\"#Dosages\">Formulas or Dosages<\/a> | <a href=\"#Sold\">How Sold<\/a> | <a href=\"#Warning\">Warning<\/a> | <a href=\"#Links\">Resource Links<\/a> | <a href=\"#Bibliography\">Bibliography<\/a><a href=\"#Bibliography\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Scientific Names<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Basil.jpg\" align=\"right\" width=\"250\" border=\"0\" height=\"188\" alt=\"Culinary Basil\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Ocimum bacilicum L.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lamiaceae<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Mint family <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a name=\"Names\">Common Names<\/a> <\/h3>\n<p><b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Common basil<\/li>\n<li>Garden basil<\/li>\n<li>Holy basil<\/li>\n<li>Luole (Chinese name)<\/li>\n<li>St. Josephwort<\/li>\n<li>Sweet basil<\/li>\n<li>Tulsi (Sanskrit name)<\/li>\n<li>Arjaka in ancient Sanskrit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/b> <a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a> <\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Parts\">Parts Usually Used<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The herb<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Description\">Description of Plant(s) and Culture<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tulsi.jpg\" align=\"right\" width=\"240\" height=\"166\" alt=\"Holy Basil: Tulsi\"><\/p>\n<p>Basil is an annual plant; its thin, branching root produces bushy stems growing from <nobr>1-2 feet<\/nobr> high and bearing opposite, ovate, entire or toothed leaves which are often purplish-hued.  The two-lipped flowers, varying in color from white to red, sometimes with a tinge of purple, grow in racemes from June to September.  The plant is very aromatic.  Tends to favor sunny banks. <\/p>\n<p><b>Other varieties:<\/b> Dwarf  Spicy Globe, Dwarf Bush Basil, Lettuce-leaf basil <nobr>(O. basilicum<\/nobr> crispum), Dark Opal, Purple Ruffles, Citriodorum, Fino Verde, <nobr>O. basilicum<\/nobr> miminum, <nobr>O. sanctum,<\/nobr> <nobr>O. kill-mandscharicum,<\/nobr> <nobr>O. gratissimum,<\/nobr> etc.<br \/>\n            <a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Where\">Where Found<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Holy-Basil.jpg\" alt=\"Holy Basil\" width=\"325\" height=\"277\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Found wild in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world; elsewhere it is cultivated as a kitchen herb.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Properties\">Medicinal Properties<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Antispasmodic, antidepressant, antiseptic, stimulant, tonic, febrifuge, diaphoretic, nervine, antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, appetizer, carminative, galactagogue, stomachic<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Biochemical\">Biochemical Information<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Essential oil, estragol with linalon, lineol, tannin, and camphor.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Legends\">Legends, Myths and Stories<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>From its native India, basil was introduced into Europe in ancient times.  Views and traditions associated with the herb have been mixed.  Some cultures associated basil with hatred and misfortune; others regarded it as a love token.  Dioscorides said that it should never be taken internally, while Pliny recommended smelling it in vinegar for fainting fits.  In Ayurvedic medicine, basil is known as tulsi and the juice is widely used.  In India, basil is perhaps the most sacred plant, next to the lotus. <\/p>\n<p>The scent of basil, they say, is conducive to meditation, and the plant is often used in magic.  Also a popular culinary herb.<\/p>\n<p>In China this herb is known as Luole.<\/p>\n<p>Haitian merchants often sprinkle their stores with a composition made of this fragrant herb soaked in water.  According to creed this chases bad luck and attracts buyers.  The herb is much used as a love charm in <nobr>voo-doo<\/nobr> practice.<br \/>\n            <a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Uses\">Uses<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Basil&#8217;s usefulness is generally associated with the stomach and its related organs.  It can be used for stomach cramps, gastric catarrh, vomiting, intestinal catarrh, constipation, depression, menopause, and enteritis.  As an antispasmodic, it has sometimes been used for whooping cough.  Basil has also been recommended for headache.  It increases the appetite, tends to increase the flow of milk, improves blood circulation, enhances the digestion,  good for coughs, relieves gas pains, and is an aid for indigestion.  Treats fevers (tea made with basil and peppercorns  reduces fever), colds, flu, coughs, sinusitis, stomach cramps. The leaves are good for rubbing on insect bites.  Externally, it is used to soothe bloodshot eyes and relieve itching from hives. <\/p>\n<p>In ancient Egypt basil served as a medicine for snakebites, scorpion stings and eye troubles. The fresh leaf juice is used externally to treat fungal infections on the skin.  The crushed leaves were applied to painful parts in cases of rheumatism.  Pliny recommended basil tea as a remedy for nerves, headaches and fainting spells.<\/p>\n<p>The Greeks used basil not only to prepare aromatic baths to strengthen the nerves, but also for flavoring must (the juice pressed from grapes before fermenting), wine and liqueurs.<\/p>\n<p>Basil is used in northern Germany to season the famous Hamburg eel soup and in the preparation of gherkins (pickled cucumbers).<\/p>\n<p>In Italy, particularly in the south, it is found in practically every garden and widely used for seasoning.<\/p>\n<p>Basil will quell the most violent vomiting and nausea.  Particularly good at arresting morning sickness and travel sickness.<\/p>\n<p>A sprig of basil in the wardrobe will keep moths and other insects at bay. Basil is a good companion to tomatoes; dislikes rue intensely.  Improves growth and flavor. Repels flies and mosquitoes.<br \/>\n            <a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Dosages\">Formulas or Dosages<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Harvest before flowering. <\/p>\n<p><b>Infusion:<\/b> steep <nobr>1 tsp.<\/nobr> dried herb in <nobr>1\/2 cup<\/nobr> water.  Take <nobr>1 to<\/nobr> <nobr>1 1\/2 cups<\/nobr> a day, a mouthful at a time.  Can be sweetened with honey if taken for a cough.<br \/>\n            <a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Sold\">How Sold<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Tea, dried leaf, extracts  <br \/>\n            <a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Warning\">Warning<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Do not use the essential oil externally or internally during pregnancy.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Links\">Resource Links<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2025\/07\/14\/top-13-teas-to-reduce-bloating-naturally-and-effectively\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 13 Teas to Reduce Bloating Naturally and Effectively<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/best-teas-for-bloating-8383284\" target=\"_blank\">Real Simple &#8211; 13 Best Teas for Bloating, According to a Registered Herbalist<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2025\/07\/06\/native-american-plant-medicine-the-four-sacred-directions-of-healing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Native American Plant Medicine: The Four Sacred Directions of Healing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2025\/06\/10\/what-medieval-monastery-gardens-reveal-about-todays-superfoods\/\" target=\"_blank\">What Medieval Monastery Gardens Reveal About Today&#8217;s Superfoods<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2025\/03\/22\/boost-your-health-with-medicinal-herb-sprouts-and-microgreens\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boost Your Health with Medicinal Herb Sprouts and Microgreens<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2025\/02\/08\/5-antiviral-indoor-plants-to-boost-immunity-this-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 Antiviral Indoor Plants to Boost Immunity This Winter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.in\/story\/antiviral-indoor-plants-5-medicinal-plants-that-can-prevent-winter-illnesses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Architectural Digest &#8211; Antiviral indoor plants: 5 medicinal plants that can prevent winter illnesses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2025\/01\/11\/from-seed-to-remedy-a-beginners-guide-to-growing-medicinal-herbs\/\" target=\"_blank\">From Seed to Remedy: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Growing Medicinal Herbs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/2020\/03\/27\/herbs-that-fight-viruses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Herbs That Fight Viruses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/113827-uses-tulsi-plants-leaves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LiveStrong: Uses of Tulsi Plants Leaves<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/168145-medicinal-use-of-tulsi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LiveStrong.com: Medicinal Use of Tulsi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/199889-importance-of-the-medicinal-plant-tulsi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LiveStrong.com: Importance of the Medicinal Plant Tulsi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/216487-holy-basil-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LiveStrong.com: Holy Basil Safety<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/217990-what-are-the-benefits-of-the-tulsi-plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LiveStrong.com: What Are the Benefits of the Tulsi Plant?<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicindiausa.com\/abouttulsi.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Organic India: Tulsi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holy-basil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holy-Basil.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ayurvediccure.com\/tulsi.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ayurvedic Cure: Holy Basil&#8211;Tulsi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drugs.com\/npp\/holy-basil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drugs.com: Holy Basil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20334156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PubMed.gov: Antifungal activities of Ocimum sanctum essential oil and its lead molecules.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\"><font size=\"-1\">Back to Top<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n<hr size=3 width=80% COLOR=\"#004040\" align=\"center\">\n<h3><a name=\"Bibliography\">Bibliography<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0879040076\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=0879040076&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=medherinf-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buyit.gif\" width=41 height=16 border=0 alt=\"Buy It!\"> The Herb Book<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=medherinf-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0879040076\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; 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WI 53181., Copyright 1988, published 1992<\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/156458187X\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=156458187X&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=medherinf-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buyit.gif\" width=41 height=16 border=0 alt=\"Buy It!\"> The Complete Medicinal Herbal<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=medherinf-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=156458187X\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/><\/i>, by Penelope Ody, Dorling Kindersley, Inc, 232 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, First American Edition, copyright 1993<\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0916638189\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=0916638189&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=medherinf-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buyit.gif\" alt=\"Buy It!\" border=\"0\"> Old Ways Rediscovered<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=medherinf-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0916638189\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/><\/i>, by Clarence Meyer, Meyerbooks, publisher, PO Box 427, Glenwood, Illinois 60425, published from 1954, print 1988<\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1476705046\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=1476705046&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=medherinf-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buyit.gif\" width=41 height=16 border=0 alt=\"Buy It!\"> Webster&#8217;s New World Dictionary<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=medherinf-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=1476705046\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/><\/i>, Third College Edition, Victoria Neufeldt, Editor in Chief, New World Dictionaries: A Division of Simon &#038; Schuster, Inc., 15 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023<\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0878570764\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=0878570764&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=medherinf-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/medicinalherbinfo.org\/000Herbs2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buyit.gif\" alt=\"Buy It!\" border=\"0\"> The Rodale Herb Book: How to Use, Grow, and Buy Nature&#8217;s Miracle Plants (An Organic gardening and farming book)<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=medherinf-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0878570764\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/><\/i>, edited by William H. 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