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| − | {{ | + | [[File:Cinnamon basil.jpg|thumb|right|Basil leaves]] |
| + | '''Basil leaves''' also called great basil. Ocimum basilicum is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. This medicinal herb can help with flatulence, lack of appetite, cuts, and scrapes. Harvest the young leaves of this annual plant as needed. | ||
| + | ==Uses== | ||
| + | {{Uses|Colic}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Anxiety}}, {{Uses|Sleep difficulties}}, {{Uses|Migraine}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Bad breath}}, {{Uses|Piles}}, {{Uses|Toothache}}, {{Uses|Swollen Gums}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Parts Used== | |
| + | {{Parts Used|Seed}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Chemical Composition== | |
| + | Concentrations of linalool and methyl chavicol (estragole), in a ratio of about 3:1. Other constituents include.<ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Common names== |
| + | {{Common names|kn=Tulasi|ml=Thulasi, Sivathulasi, Krishnathulasi|sa=Thulasha|ta=Tulaci ilaikal|te=Tulasi akulu|hi=Ban tulsi, Jangli tulsi|en=Basilie, Sweet Basil}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Properties== | |
| + | Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics. | ||
| + | ===Dravya=== | ||
| − | == | + | ===Rasa=== |
| − | + | Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent) | |
| + | ===Guna=== | ||
| + | Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp) | ||
| + | ===Veerya=== | ||
| + | Ushna (Hot) | ||
| + | ===Vipaka=== | ||
| − | == | + | ===Karma=== |
| − | |||
| − | == | + | ===Prabhava=== |
| − | |||
==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
| − | {{Habit| | + | {{Habit|Shrub}} |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Silky|Fresh basil leaves have a strong and characteristic aroma, not comparable to any other spice, although there is a hint of cloves traceable}}.<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|4|Flowers are arranged in a terminal spike. Flowering from September to November}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Nutlets|||5-6|4 with persistent caly x|Fruiting from September to November}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| − | {{Propagation|Seeds}}. | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | + | Basil grows between 30–130 cm (12–51 in) tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3–11 cm (1.2–4.3 in) long and 1–6 cm (0.39–2.36 in) broad<ref name="Cultivation"/> | |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Mediterranean region}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| − | File: | + | File:Cinnamon basil.jpg |
| + | File:Xylocopa pubescens female with mite 1.JPG | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="chemical composition">Journal Paper - Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) from Western Ghats of North West Karnataka, India</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 282</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.277, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Cultivation">Tropical The Ferns Information about cultivation/</ref> | ||
| + | </references> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4264302/ Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L] | ||
| + | * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17924700 Chemical composition and antioxidant property of holy basil (Ocimum sanctum L.) leaves] | ||
| + | * [https://draxe.com/benefits-of-basil/ Benefits of Basil leaves] | ||
| + | * [http://www.offthegridnews.com/alternative-health/medicinal-uses-and-health-benefits-of-basil/ Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits of Basil] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lamiaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 3 September 2023
Basil leaves also called great basil. Ocimum basilicum is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. This medicinal herb can help with flatulence, lack of appetite, cuts, and scrapes. Harvest the young leaves of this annual plant as needed.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Colic, Constipation, Anxiety, Sleep difficulties, Migraine, Fever, Cold, Arthritis, Cough, Bad breath, Piles, Toothache, Swollen Gums, Dysentery[1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Concentrations of linalool and methyl chavicol (estragole), in a ratio of about 3:1. Other constituents include.[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Tulasi |
| Hindi | Ban tulsi, Jangli tulsi |
| Malayalam | Thulasi, Sivathulasi, Krishnathulasi |
| Tamil | Tulaci ilaikal |
| Telugu | Tulasi akulu |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Thulasha |
| English | Basilie, Sweet Basil |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Silky | Fresh basil leaves have a strong and characteristic aroma, not comparable to any other spice, although there is a hint of cloves traceable |
.[3]
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | White | 4 | Flowers are arranged in a terminal spike. Flowering from September to November |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutlets | 5-6 | 4 with persistent caly x | Fruiting from September to November |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Basil grows between 30–130 cm (12–51 in) tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3–11 cm (1.2–4.3 in) long and 1–6 cm (0.39–2.36 in) broad[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropical area, Mediterranean region.
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.277, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
- ↑ Journal Paper - Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) from Western Ghats of North West Karnataka, India
- ↑ Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 282
- ↑ Tropical The Ferns Information about cultivation/
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Colic
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Constipation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anxiety
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sleep difficulties
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Migraine
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Arthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bad breath
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Piles
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Toothache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Swollen Gums
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dysentery
- Herbs with Seed used in medicine
- Herbs with Root used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Mediterranean region
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Lamiaceae
