Ocimum basilicum

COMMON NAMES

Basil, Sweet basil

Lamiaceae

FAMILY

Primary Constituents

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%

Therapeutic Actions

antibacterial	antidepressant	antifungal	anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial	antinociceptive	antiseptic	antispasmodic
antiulcer	antiviral	carminative	cephalic
diaphoretic	digestant	diuretic	emmenagogue
expectorant	febrifuge	insecticide	nervine
stimulant	stomachic	tonic

Common Uses

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

Contraindications & Safety

Skin patch test is required before topical application
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Dilution ratio should be kept below .05%

For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.