Common basil: 1 definition
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Common basil means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Common basil in English is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum americanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ocimum stamineum Sims (among others).
2) Common basil is also identified with Ocimum basilicum It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri (Roth) Spreng. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Amoenitates academicae (1755)
· Flora of the British India (1885)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Centuria I. Plantarum (1755)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Kew Bulletin (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Common basil, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Basil.
Full-text: Phaṇijjhaka.
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