Description
Product Name: Basil Powder ExtractLatin Name: Ocimum Sanctum
Latin Name: Ocimum Sanctum
Chinese Name:Luo Le
Specification: Alkaloids 0.2%,0.3% HPLC
Description:
This annual herb is from the Lamiaceae family. The name Basil is
from the Greek word "Basileus" which means "King". Basil is also
known as St. Joseph wort. As an annual plant with branchy roots,
Basil can grow up to three feet high with flowers that vary widely
in color. Basil has a rich and fanciful history. It had been \'Herb
royale\' to the French, a sign of love to Italians, and a sacred
herb in India. The first century A.D. Roman naturalist Pliny
reported that basil relieves flatulence, which had been
subsequently proven true. In the Far East, the herb had been used
as a cough medicine, and in Africa, it has been used to expel
worms. American colonists considered Basil the essential ingredient
in a snuff used to ease headaches.
Functions:
A poultice of Basil leaves can help draw out insect, bee wasp, or
snake venom. It can help cure acne, heal abrasions, cuts and gives
a person’s hair a high shine after it is used as a rinse. Popularly
know as basil, Tulsi is an extremely aromatic and stimulating herb.
It has many antibacterial, anti-stress, anti-fungal, and antibiotic
properties. The aroma of tulsi is conducive to meditation. It is
used in many skin treatments, and is particularly helpful in
smoothening and softening the skin. Leaves and seeds are used to
treat skin problems; roots are used for fever, bee stings, and
insect bites. Other uses include treating nausea, motion sickness,
gastric and liver disorders, diarrhea, and vomiting. The functions
described above are believed to be due to the alkaloids in
Basil.
With abundant vitamins A, D, and B2, as well as the minerals
calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, Basil is also used for
culinary taste, as well as for medicine.
