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Medicinal

The following notes refer to the use of the species of this plant O. basilicum in traditional medicine. Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion[Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London 1996].
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Nomenclature

Not a recognized name according to the RHS (13/08/2018).

Ocimum basilicum L. 'Shiraz'

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Ocimum
Species: basilicum L.
Cultivar: 'Shiraz'
Common names: Sweet Basil 'Shiraz'
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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