Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is a member of the mint, or Labiatae, family. Though it is closely related to sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) frequently used in cooking, holy basil has a much richer ...

Holy basil is an herb from the basil family. Some animal and test tube studies suggest it has potential health benefits, such as aiding wound healing and stress relief, but this may not apply to ...

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is native to Southeast Asia. It has a history within Indian medicine as a treatment for many conditions, from eye diseases to ringworms. However, more research into its ...