Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is enriched with essential oils, phenolic, flavonoids and other bioactive compounds. In terms of natural therapy, the use of this plant for medicinal applications has increased in recent years. Basil has both pharmaceutical and food applications, making it an interesting plant to examine for functional and bio-functional ingredients. Basil is a rich source of macro minerals, polyphenols, and anthocyanins. Conventionally, it has already been applied to the treatment of many diseases and health-related issues. Recent developments in the technologies applied have raised its application in various drugs, medicines, and therapies including cardiovascular and cancer-related health problems. The use of novel extraction technologies, followed by in vitro, in silico and in vivo analysis, has increased its application in pharmaceutical settings. Overall, basil is a plant with multiple functions and contains a variety of ingredients with both medicinal and non-medicinal applications.