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Basil, West African |
| Botanical Name |
Ocimum viride, Ocimum gratissimum |
| System Affected |
diarrhea, insect repelent, gargle, wounds |
| Properties |
diarrhea repels insects leaf oil is antiseptic gargle (contains thymol), dressing for wounds treatment for conjunctivitis |
| Description |
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| Origin |
Africa |
| Notes |
In Ghana is called Adefetue |
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Basil, Wild |
| Botanical Name |
Clinopodium vulgare |
| System Affected |
stomach |
| Properties |
helps overcome stomach weakness |
| Description |
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| Origin |
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| Notes |
can be used as a tea |
| Toxicity |
none |
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Basil |
| Botanical Name |
Ocimum basilicum |
| System Affected |
kidney, expectorant, insect repellent, warts |
| Properties |
kidney emphysema, expectorant external: insect repellent, warts |
| Description |
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| Origin |
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| Notes |
also called: Saint Josephwort; used in cooking |
| Toxicity |
none |
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