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Ocimum basilicum

Lamiaceae

Basil, Sweet basil
Basil, Sweet basil

antibacterial

antidepressant

antifungal

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antinociceptive

antiseptic

antispasmodic

antiulcer

antiviral

carminative

cephalic

diaphoretic

digestant

diuretic

emmenagogue

expectorant

febrifuge

insecticide

nervine

stimulant

stomachic

tonic



  • Digestive support (indigestion, nausea, stomach spasms, flatulence)

  • Gout

  • Bronchial support (bronchitis, colds, asthma)

  • Skin support (infections, stings, alopecia)

  • Emotional support (PMS tension, depression, confidence, insomnia)

  • Fungal infections


  • Skin patch test is required before topical application

  • Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • Dilution ratio should be kept below .05%


There are several different chemotypes for basil. The two primary are Ocimum basilicum ct. methyl chavicol and Ocimum basilicum ct. linalool. The constituents listed below are for Ocimum basilicum ct. linalool:


  • Monoterpenol

    • Linalool

  • Phenol

    • Eugenol

  • Over 20 other constituents, each in amounts of less than 5%


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