Ocimum basilicum L.
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Vernacular names: Kattuthrithavu, കാട്ടുതൃത്താവ് (Malayalam), Sweet basil (English), Arjakah (Sanskrit), Karpuratulasi (Tamil)
- Distribution: Paleotropics
- Description: Erect herbs. Leaves simple, opposite. Flower white or pale purple in simple or much branched racemes. Nutlets ellipsoid.
- Habit: Herb
- Habitat: Deciduous forests, also in the plains; often cultivated
- Flowering & Fruiting: Throughout the year
- Parts used: Whole plant
- Properties & Uses: Plant is carminative, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, digestive, stimulant, antipyretic, diaphoretic and expectorant.
- Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda,
- Traditional Uses:Whole plant is used for the treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, colic, cardiac debility, vomiting, bronchitis, asthma, cough, intermittent fever. Seeds are used for the treatment of burning sensation, wounds, sores seminal weakness, diarrhea, chronic dysentery and general debility.
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