Another type of basil is tulsi, or holy basil (Ocimum santum). View abstract. Southeast Asian J Trop.Med.Public Health 2010;41(4):831-840. Constituents of aromatic plants: II. Skrovankova, S., Misurcova, L., and Machu, L. Antioxidant activity and protecting health effects of common medicinal plants. Rev.Med.Chir Soc.Med.Nat.Iasi 2007;111(4):1065-1069. What factors influenced or will influence your purchase? 2008;45(3-4):219-228. Kostic, M., Popovic, Z., Brkic, D., Milanovic, S., Sivcev, I., and Stankovic, S. Larvicidal and antifeedant activity of some plant-derived compounds to Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Limantriidae). J Agric.Food Chem. 11-12-2008;56(21):9911-9917. View abstract. Such seeds are known variously as sabja, subja, takmaria, tukmaria, falooda, or hột é. Food Funct. 2008;99(16):7897-7901. J.Microbiol.Methods 2003;54(1):105-110. Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce from the city of Genoa. The dried herb also loses most of its flavour, and what little flavour remains tastes very different, with a weak coumarin flavour, like hay. Cooking it quickly destroys the meal. The eye disorders like night blindness or sore eyes can also be cured using this herb. This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. Akhtar, M. S. and Munir, M. Evaluation of the gastric antiulcerogenic effects of Solanum nigrum, Brassica oleracea and Ocimum basilicum in rats. Henning, S. M., Zhang, Y., Seeram, N. P., Lee, R. P., Wang, P., Bowerman, S., and Heber, D. Antioxidant capacity and phytochemical content of herbs and spices in dry, fresh and blended herb paste form. View abstract. Tsai, P. J., Tsai, T. H., Yu, C. H., and Ho, S. C. Evaluation of NO-suppressing activity of several Mediterranean culinary spices. Fitoterapia 2006;77(7-8):491-494. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. View abstract. It grows best in strong sunlight. It is said to have been found around Christ's tomb after his resurrection. 2018 Jun;127:173-178. 2001;77(4-6):43-50. Infection of the intestines by parasites. View abstract. Varney, E. and Buckle, J. View abstract. 6-2-2004;52(11):3486-3491. Dasgupta, T., Rao, A. R., and Yadava, P. K. Chemomodulatory efficacy of basil leaf (Ocimum basilicum) on drug metabolizing and antioxidant enzymes, and on carcinogen-induced skin and forestomach papillomagenesis. View abstract. Fitoterapia. View abstract. Estragole. and its possible mechanism of action. Contact Dermatitis 2010;63(6):365-7. In Europe, they place basil in the hands of the dead to ensure a safe journey. Thai basil (ocimum thyrsiflora) It is perennial, aromatic and culinary type species of basil, the plant … For professional medical information on natural medicines, see Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Version.© Therapeutic Research Faculty . [Effectiveness of antimicrobial formulations for acne based on orange (Citrus sinensis) and sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L) essential oils]. Fitoterapia 2005;76(6):525-533. It attains the height of about 75 – 90 cm. Bioresour.Technol. In case of renal stones, the consumption of juice of basil leaves mixed with honey helps remove these stones through the urinary tract. Class: Magnoliopsida Fusarium wilt is a soilbourne fungal disease that will quickly kill younger basil plants. The fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator. This is because it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross. In China, the local cultivar is called 九層塔 (jiǔcéngtǎ; literally "nine-level pagoda"), while the imported varieties are specifically called 羅勒 (luólè) or 巴西里 (bāxīlǐ), although [巴西里] often refers to another different kind plant—parsley. Ann.Bot. How to Plant Basil. De Vincenzi, M., Silano, M., Maialetti, F., and Scazzocchio, B. Exp.Appl.Acarol. View abstract. Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi 2003;44(1):59-62. Tulsi also aids in the purification of atmosphere. Basil is very sensitive to cold. It fares best in a well-drained sunny spot. Umar, A., Imam, G., Yimin, W., Kerim, P., Tohti, I., Berke, B., and Moore, N. Antihypertensive effects of Ocimum basilicum L. (OBL) on blood pressure in renovascular hypertensive rats. genovese gigante. 1989;27(1-2):163-176. 2-7-2007;55(3):706-713. Phytother.Res 2007;21(4):354-361. View abstract. The flowers are quite big. View abstract. A similar story is told of the Longobard queen Rosalind. The most commonly used Mediterranean basil cultivars are "Genovese", "Purple Ruffles", "Mammoth", "Cinnamon", "Lemon", "Globe", and "African Blue". Parasitol.Res 2008;102(3):555-559. Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. Basil can also be propagated very reliably from cuttings in exactly the same manner as "Busy Lizzie" (Impatiens), with the stems of short cuttings suspended for two weeks or so in water until roots develop. Fitoterapia 2004;75(7-8):745-749. View abstract. J Agric.Food Chem. Hypertens.Res 5-7-2010; View abstract. Basil, like other aromatic plants such as fennel and tarragon, contains estragole, a known carcinogen and teratogen in rats and mice. Most of the time, Basil should be used fresh. View abstract. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2017;27(3):429-38. Early research shows that applying basil essential oil to the forehead and temples every 8 hours can reduce migraine pain by a small amount in some people. Light reflected from colored mulches affects aroma and phenol content of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) leaves. It is prominently featured in many cuisines throughout the world. Iyer, L. V., Ho, M. N., Shinn, W. M., Bradford, W. W., Tanga, M. J., Nath, S. S., and Green, C. E. Glucuronidation of 1'-hydroxyestragole (1'-HE) by human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases UGT2B7 and UGT1A9. J.Assoc.Physicians India 1985;33(8):507-508. How Long Does Coronavirus Live On Surfaces? Forsch.Komplementarmed.Klass.Naturheilkd. 2002;90(4):453-460.