African basil (Ocimum gratissimum), commonly known as scent leaf, is a widely utilized herb in African traditional medicine and culinary practices. Rich in essential oils, flavonoids, and phenolic ...

High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 U.S. adults and can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. While medication helps, nutrition, exercise, and even certain herbs and spices can ...

The present study investigated the antinociceptive effects of Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) leaf essential oil (LEO) and (-)-linalool (LIN) in formalin (2%)-, glutamate (25 µM)- and capsaicin (2.5 ...

The objective of this study was to test repellent substances for honey bees, Apis mellifera, for basil, Ocimum sellowii, and to study the most frequent insects in this crop as well as its behaviors.

Lauren David is a Chilean-American writer with over 14 years of gardening experience. She has written about food, nutrition, gardening and more for numerous publications including Allrecipes, Greatist ...

A tincture is a concentrated liquid extract of an herb. Tinctures are made by soaking plant material (e.g., leaves, flowers, seeds, or roots) in a solvent like alcohol or vinegar, which draws out the ...

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