In those parts of the world, basils bear just a passing resemblance to the one that goes into pesto. There’s fuzzy, gray-green camphor basil, used to keep bugs at bay and to flavor Indian bean ...

Agraabatti and camphor rituals are returning to Indian homes. People are using them for wellness, not just tradition. These ...

That of African blue basil may have a bit more camphor than other basils, but not enough to dominate its flavor. I enjoy pesto I make from it, and everyone I know who has used it has agreed it ...

If I had to single out a single plant to recommend for every Southern California garden, African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum) would be it. It is a hybrid between camphor basil ...

Camphor oil is an extract from the wood of camphor trees. It’s commonly used in creams, ointments, and lotions to relieve pain, irritation, and itching. It’s also used to relieve chest ...