CABI Compendium: Status inferred from regional distribution. El extracto etanolico (3:1) de hoja seca administrado por vía oral al ratón Swiss albino (peso 18 a 22 g)mostró una DL El extracto fluido 30% del follage no mostró efecto genotóxico en el ensayo There is no available information documenting the safety of medicinal use in children or in pregnant or lactating women. 2 WENIGER B, ROUZIER M, 1986 Enquête TRAMIL. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Basil is the main ingredient of pesto sauce but is also used to flavor other sauces and soups. Detailed coverage of invasive species threatening livelihoods and the environment worldwideGenerate a print friendly version containing only the sections you need.The family Lamiaceae contains 236 genera and about 7200 species of herbs, shrubs, trees and vines distributed worldwide (Herbaceous perennial shrubs (or subshrubs), 1-3 m tall; stem erect, round-quadrangular, much branched, glabrous or pubescent, woody at the base. France: Muséum national d'histoire naturelle.PROSEA, 2018. 6:882. Program of Applied Research to Popular Medicine in the Caribbean(In territories with significant traditional TRAMIL use) Perennial shrub 2-3 m high. The leaves of Ocimum gratissimum are widely used for human consumption. 3 JEAN-PIERRE L, 1988 TRAMIL survey. 7 ZAMUREENKO VA, TOKAREVA VY, KLYUEV NA, KARPOVA TI, GRANDBERG TI, 1981 Identification of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons of essential oil from 8 NTEZURUBANZA L, SCHEFFER JJC, BAERHEIM-SVENDSEN A, 1987 Composition of the essential oil of 9 ARCTANDER S, 1960 Perfume and flavor materials of natural origin. Wallingford, UK: CABICABI, Undated a. CABI Compendium: Status as determined by CABI editor. Use for abdominal pain and flatulence, asthenia and weakness is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys, and on available published scientific information. Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should abdominal pain last more than 3 days, seek medical attention. Use for torsalo (myiasis) is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use (OMS/WHO) For topical application, strict hygiene measures should be observed in order to avoid contamination or additional infection. Parfume Kosmet 69(5):285-286. Leaves broadly elliptical, acuminate at both ends 6-12 cm x 3-6 cm; inflorescence a lax racemes 10-15 cm long, corolla tubular 2.5 mm long, white and purple; fruit 4 spherical nutlets with verrucose pericarp, 1.2 mm in diameter. Any medicinal preparation must be preserved cold and used within the 24 hours. In case of decoction, boil for at least 10 minutes in a covered pot (possibly, with a pinch of salt). In case of decoction, boil for at least 10 minutes in a covered pot (possibly, with a pinch of salt). Service Oecuménique d'Entraide SOE, Port au Prince, Haïti. 4 GIRON L, 1988 Encuesta TRAMIL (Costa atlántica). Ocimum gratissimum L. is an accepted name This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus Ocimum (family Lamiaceae ). Centro Mesoamericano de Tecnología CEMAT, Guatemala, Guatemala. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. gratissiumum [family LABIATAE] Syntype of Ocimum menthaefolium Hochst. Inflorescence arranged in a terminal, simple or branched raceme 5-30 cm long; rachis lax, softly pubescent; bracts sessile, ovate, 3-12 mm x 1-7 mm, acuminate; pedicel 1-4 mm long, spreading or ascending, slightly curved; flowers in 6-10-flowered verticillasters, small, hermaphrodite; calyx 2-lipped, 2-3 mm long, in fruit 5-6 mm, pubescent, upper lip rounded and recurved, reflexed in fruit, lower lip with 4, narrow, pointed teeth, central pair of teeth minute and much shorter than the upper lip; corolla campanulate, 3.5-5 mm long, 2-lipped, greenish-white, pubescent outside, upper lip truncate, 4-fid, lower lip longer, declinate, flat, entire; stamens 4, declinate, in 2 pairs, inserted on the corolla tube, filaments distinctly exserted, upper pair with a bearded tooth at the base; ovary superior, consisting of 2 carpels, each 2-celled, style 2-fid. Prepare a decoction or infusion with 5-7 grams (1-2 spoonfuls) of leaves in 1/2 liter (2 cups) of water. 30 22 ONAJOBI FD, 1986 Smooth muscle contracting lipid-soluble principles in chromatographic actions of 23 LOGARTO PARRA A, TILLAN CAPO J, VEGA MONTALVO R, GONZALEZ YC, 1999 Toxicidad aguda oral de extractos hidroalcohólicos de plantas medicinales. (Inventaire National du Patrimoine Naturel). Ocimum-Taxonomy, medicinal potentialities and economic value of essential oil. International Research Journal of Pharmacy. Herbal Pol 26(4):245-250. There is no available information establishing a means of preparation and dosage other than that referred to by traditional use. It is known as Vana Tulsi in India. St. Lucia national herbarium, Castries, St Lucia.