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Ocimum
=== Ocimum (Tulasi) is an important medicinal and aromatic plant. It has many medicinal properties. It is a rich source of carbohydrates, fibers, iron, β-carotene, vitamins, phosphorous, calcium, protein, and in aromatic oils. It is also used for the treatment in stomach pain, cough and cold, diarrhea and indigestion. ===

(I) Ocimum viride
There are a lot more varities of Ocimum Medicinal plant.

Ocimum plat list

Ocimum belongs to the family called Lamiaceae. One extract essential oils from these medicinal plants. Here is a brief summary on how to extract essential oils from Ocimum leaves with an example of shade dried leaves and sun dried leaves.

Extraction of essential oils from the medicinal plant Ocimum Kushmohak by hydro distillation using Clevenger apparatus at a temperature of 80 degree Celsius and then analysed its purity with the help of gas chromatography. The volume of oil was observed in the sun-dried samples when compared to shade-dry but the purity remained the same.

Apparatus needed for the extraction of oils


 * Clevenger apparatus.
 * Gas chromatography for finding the purity of the leaves.
 * Tualsi leaves.

Like the above the example one can extract essential oils from various species of ocimum plant.

Benefits
From the leaves to the seed, holy basil is considered a tonic for the body, mind, and spirit. Different parts of the plant are recommended for treating different conditions:


 * Use its fresh flowers for bronchitis.
 * Use the leaves and seeds, with black pepper, for malaria.
 * Use the whole plant for diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
 * Use the pill and ointment form for eczema.
 * Use an alcohol extract for stomach ulcers and eye diseases.
 * Use an essential oil made from the leaves for insect bites.

Many studies support the use of the entire plant of holy basil for human use and its therapeutic value. The nutritional value is also high, as it contains:


 * vitamin A and C
 * calcium
 * zinc
 * iron
 * chlorophyll

Always talk to your doctor before taking supplements. Like many supplements, holy basil is not approved as a first-line treatment. It may also interact with medications you’re already taking.

Read on to learn why holy basil is called the “Queen of Herbs.”

All parts of the holy basil plant act as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is natural substance that helps your body adapt to stress and promotes mental balance. The concept of an adaptogen is a holistic approach. But scientific research shows that holy basil has pharmacological properties to help your mind cope with many types of stress.

The source of your stress can be:


 * chemical
 * physical
 * infectious
 * emotional

In the case of physical stress, holy basil is known to increase endurance in animals. Animals who had holy basil leaf extracts and went through environment-induced stress scenarios showed:


 * enhanced metabolism
 * improved swimming time
 * less tissue damage
 * lower stress levels in loud environments

Human and animal studies saw reduced:


 * stress
 * sexual problems
 * sleep problems
 * forgetfulness
 * exhaustion

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