BASIL POWDER
Basil Powder is collected from Ocimum basilicum herb which is widely used for flavor and fragrance in pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics. This one has been traditionally used as a medicinal plant for many years. It is used to treat headaches, diarrhea, coughs, kidney malfunction, warts, and worms. It is a great source of antioxidant which helps to reduce lipid peroxidation and this in turn gives chemomodulatory effect. Moreover, this antioxidant property also helps to impart its hypolipidaemic and anti- atherosclerotic activity.
Sector 1:NUTRACEUTICAL
Sector 2:PHARMACEUICAL, FOOD
Alternate Name: Ocimum basilicum
Health Benefits: Antioxidant, Hypolipidaemic, Anti- atherosclerotic, Chemomodulatory and Flavoring agent
Supporting Link(s):
https://www.science20.com/humboldt_fellow_and_science/blog/basil_ocimum_basilicum_l_aromatic_herbs_used_traditional_medicines