Ocimum basilicum
Uses described in folk medicine:
Clinical studies published in Nutrition and Cancer also show that basil contains phytochemicals, which can help naturally prevent cancer, including chemical-induced skin, liver, oral, and lung cancers. The seeds are used as demulcents, according to popular belief, basil tea could help to promote respiratory health. More specifically, it’s thought that it could help to clear your airways and keep the mucus fluid.
Specification Data Sheet:
This Sudanese standard is formulated by the technical committee No.4 formed according to the administrative decree of the SSM0/1/A/I dated 18/8/01. It applies to Ocimum basilicum.
On formulating this standard the committee has referred to international publications and works of Sudanese researchers on the subject.