Barbari

BARBARI
BOTANICAL NAME OCIMUM BASILICUM



FAMILY LABIATAE

SUBSTITUTE Not Available

OTHER NAMES
 SNASKRIT » Barbari, Tungi, Kharpushpa
 HINDI » Babui tulsi
 BENGALI » Babri
 ENGLSH » Sweet basil


DISTRIBUTION
This species is globally distributed in the Pantropics. Within India, it is said to be cultivated throughout the tropical parts. It is an escape on road sides.

PART (S) USED ROOT, LEAF, SEED

DOSE Phant 50 - 100 ml, Seed churna 1 - 3 gm

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS Basil-camphor

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
 GUNA (Quality)
 RASA (Taste)
 VIPAK (Metabolism)
 VIRYA (Potency)
 PRABHAV (Impact)
 Laghu, Ruksha, Snigdh
 Katu, Tikt
 Katu
 Ushan
 Krimi-ghan

THERAPEUTIC USES Hert ailmenst
 Blood purifier
 Bdominal disorders
 Headaches
 Menstrual disorders