World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

MEDICINAL ASPECTS OF OCIMUM BASILICUM (L.) FOR HUMAN HEALTH

Uma Sharma* and Seema Bhadauria

ABSTRACT

Ocimum basilicum (L.) is popularly known as sweet basil & a member of the Lamiaceae (mints) family. India may be the native home of basil. In addition to being used as a culinary herb, Ocimum basilicum (L.) contains a range of pharmacological properties that can be used to prevent or cure cancer, diabetes, menstrual cramps, digestive problems, and neurological diseases. Additionally, its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and larvicidal properties have been reported. The main chemical components responsible for the aforementioned actions include anthocyanins, methyl eugenol, 1, 8-cineone, linalool, and eugenol. Basil tea is beneficial for relieving nausea, gas, and diarrhoea and is used in traditional medicine as a tonic and vermifuge. It has been discovered that the plant's oil is useful for treating wasp stings and snake bites as well as mental weariness, colds, spasms, and rhinitis. However, there have been very few studies done based on its traditional use. This review aims to provide readers a medical viewpoint on Ocimum basilicum (L.).

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