Ocimum lamiifolium
Ocimum lamiifolium, commonly known as Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a sacred medicinal herb revered in Ayurveda. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this aromatic plant serves as a powerful adaptogen. It is widely utilized to boost immunity, reduce stress, and treat various respiratory and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Ocimum lamiifolium
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ocimum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ocimum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Cameroon and Gabon. Its presence also extends to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the same central region. Additionally, the species is located in Rwanda, further establishing its footprint in West-Central Tropical Africa. Finally, its range reaches into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Eritrea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocimum lamiifolium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha phellandrene, n-hexane, sabinene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha phellandrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ocimum lamiifolium has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antipyretic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocimum lamiifolium has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, common cold, diarrhea, headache, infections.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |