Basil, Ociumum Basilicum - India, Basil, or Sweet Basil, is a common name for the culinary herb
Ocimum basilicum (pronounced /ˈbæzɪl/ or, in the US, /ˈbeːzɪl/), of the
family Lamiaceae (mints), sometimes known as Saint Joseph's Wort in some English-speaking countries.
This organic essential oil of exotic basil from India is distilled from the flowers of the plant.
Medicinal Uses
Basil is used for their medicinal properties in
Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India and
Siddha medicine, a traditional
Tamil system of medicine. They are also used as drinks in Southeast Asia.
Basil and
oregano contain large amounts of (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which might have a use in treating
inflammatory bowel diseases and
arthritis. BCP is the only product identified in nature that activates CB2 selectively; it interacts with one of two
cannabinoid receptors (CB2), blocking chemical signals that lead to inflammation, without triggering
cannabis's mood-altering effects