Ocimum gratissimum / African Basil/Efinrin Flashcards
1
Q
Botanical name
A
Ocimum gratissimum
2
Q
Common name
A
African basil/ clove basil
3
Q
Yoruba name
A
Efinrin
4
Q
Family
A
Lamiaceae
5
Q
Geographical source
A
Native to Africa
6
Q
Constituents
A
Volatile oils such as:
Thymol
Terpenoil
Cineole
Citral
Limonene
Eugenol
7
Q
Use
A
Headache
Fever
Skin infection
Dysentery
Anti Microbial
Anti inflammatory