Family

• Lamiaceae

Components

• Essential oils (thymol, linaol, cineol, eugenol)
• Tannins
• Flavonoids
• Camphor

Parts used

• Dried leaves
• Flower juices

Properties

• Antispasmodic
• Disinfectant
• Antioxidant

Indications

• Dyspepsia
• Flatulence
• Swelling
• Bad breath
• Canker sores
• Coughing
• Bronchitis

Side effects

• Not documented

Contraindications

• Pregnancy (1st trimester)
• Young children

Interactions

• Not documented

How to use

• Basil infusion
• Basil decoction
• Basil essential oil
• Basil mother tincture