Ocimum gratissimum (Efinrin in Yoruba) is in the family of Lamiaceae. It is native to Africa where it is used (particularly in West Africa) as a culinary herb. It is a herbaceous plant with woody main ...

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 ...

India (Bombay Presidency): seeds usually mixed with those of Panicum colonum, L. [POACEAE], not eaten separately; (Rajasthan, western ): seeds cooked separately or mixed with bajra (millet).

India (Rajasthan, western): leaves made into a paste with condiments and eaten raw. Seeds mixed with [other] grains (e.g. Echinochloa colonum [q.v.]) for bread making. Seeds also soaked overnight for ...