Holy Basil | Medicinal Plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
It was studied for stress and some metabolic markers. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Holy basil
Latin name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common names
Holy basil
foreign names
Ocimum tenuiflorum
The group
Lamiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India and Southeast Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Lamiaceae family, the scientific name Ocimum tenuiflorum is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
leaves and aerial parts
chemical components
Eugenol and rosmarinic acid
Properties and medical uses
It was studied for stress and some metabolic markers.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves and aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may lower blood sugar and increase the risk of bleeding.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India and Southeast Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Ocimum tenuiflorum species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
India and Southeast Asia.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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