Ocimum gratissimum (Efinrin in Yoruba) is in the family of Lamiaceae. It is native to Africa where it is used (particularly in West Africa) as a culinary herb. It is a herbaceous plant with woody main ...

In previous studies, flavonoids, orientin and vicenin, that were isolated from the leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum, were found to protect mice against radiation injury. Several flavonoids are known to ...

India (Rajasthan, western): leaves made into a paste with condiments and eaten raw. Seeds mixed with [other] grains (e.g. Echinochloa colonum [q.v.]) for bread making. Seeds also soaked overnight for ...

The official scientific name of tulsi is Ocimum tenuiflorum; synonym O. sanctum is also common. It belongs to the Mint Family (Lamiaceae), characterized by aromatic and medicinal herbs. This ancient ...