Basil

# 🌿 Basil

**Scientific Name:** Ocimum basilicum
**Botanical Family:** Lamiaceae (Mint family)
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** Southeast Asia, Africa

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## 🔹 Description
Basil is a fragrant herb rich in antioxidants and used widely for its culinary and medicinal benefits.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Antimicrobial, Calming
– **Temperament:** Warm

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Common Cold
– Insomnia
– Mild Anxiety
– Stress

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Essential oils
– **Dosage:** Fresh or dried leaves: 1-2 tsp per cup of tea

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Commonly used in digestive remedies and stress relief.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Peppermint for antimicrobial benefits

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid excessive consumption of essential oil.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Basil** (*Ocimum basilicum*): a herb from Southeast Asia, Africa. Properties: Antimicrobial, Calming. Temperament: Warm. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.