African basil (Ocimum gratissimum)

丁香罗勒dīng xiāng luó lèDingxiangluole

Ocimum gratissimum · Plant

Ocimum gratissimum
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Indications

Cautions

Generally safe in food amounts; may increase bleeding risk; caution with blood thinners; may lower blood sugar.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists African basil for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Inflammation SyndromeSpasm Syndrome

TCM actions

What the catalogue says African basil does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Benefit AntimicrobialBenefit AntioxidantBenefit DigestiveBenefit Respiratory

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