As the summer sun intensifies and alfresco meals become a staple, basil (Ocimum basilicum) takes center stage in countless ...

The present study investigated the antinociceptive effects of Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) leaf essential oil (LEO) and (-)-linalool (LIN) in formalin (2%)-, glutamate (25 µM)- and capsaicin (2.5 ...

As the warm weather arrives, the urge for summer recipes comes with it, and there's no better ingredient to use than basil ...

While you might be familiar with sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) with its aromatic leaves and tall white flower stems, there are other varieties that can make an interesting addition to your garden.

There are many benefits of using basil for the skin. A research in the research series AIP Conference Proceedings, states that sweet basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum L.) and essential oil has ...

While most mosquito bites are mild or harmless, they can still be quite itchy and bothersome until they heal. In addition to over-the-counter (OTC) treatments like oral antihistamines or anti-itch ...

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of an ethanol extract of Ocimum basilicum L. (EEOb) aerial parts against Ehrlich’s experimental tumor (EET) in mice. Methods: Swiss mice ...

Notwithstanding the wide range of biological and pharmacological activities reported for sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), many discrepancies are still present in the evaluation of its ...

Essential oils extracted from plants are thought to have health benefits. One benefit embraced by herbalists is the use of essential oils for ear infections (also known as acute otitis media). Their ...