Ocimum minimum

Ocimum minimum
Family:Ocimum minimum; Antispasmodic; Aromatic; Carminative; Galactogogue; Ophthalmic; Stomachic; Warts.
Common name:Bush basil
Bush basil has a milder action than sweet basil and is used mainly in the treatment of flatulence and griping pain in the digestive system. The leaves and flowering tops are antispasmodic aromatic carminative digestive galactogogue stomachic and tonic. They are taken internally in the treatment of feverish illnesses (especially colds and influenza) poor digestion nausea abdominal cramps gastro-enteritis migraine insomnia depression and exhaustion. Externally they are used to treat acne loss of smell insect stings snake bites and skin infections. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season and are used fresh or dried. The seed is said to remove film and opacity from the eyes. Extracts from the plant are bactericidal and are also effective against internal parasites. The seeds are said to be a cure for warts. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Clearing'.

Herbal Database

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