Ocimum Basilicum Linn

Sweet Basil, French Basil (Great Britain), Berbers, Tulsi (Hindi), Raihan (Arabic), Bai horapa (Thai)
family
Lamiaceae
introduction
Basil is one species that are generally recognized as basil. There are approximately 150 species of this genus and species Ocimun basilicum is paramount. He has long been known to have a diversity of sources rich in oil and starch. These plants come from tropical regions and separa tropical Asia, Africa and Central and South America. Now widespread in the area of ​​heat on both hemispera from sea level up to approximately 1.800 m high. Although even basil plant has been for centuries in our country, but he still planted area of ​​the kitchen garden is specifically for the purpose selasih similar crops are grown to bristle with a height between 30-90 cm. Sided trunk and the same color are green, purple or war. The leaves are dark green, oval-shaped single ('ovate'). In this country in the habit of flowering for plants from seeds started after approximately 75 days after the planting to the fields. The entire portion of plant odors may issue a very flavorful.

Efficacy and Usefulness
Basil plants have various uses. In Malaysia, this plant is used in cooking and is said to have properties perubatan. In America also caused an attractive beauty and smell of some selected has been made ​​immortal as landscape plants and decorative plants. In addition, he is regarded as one of the famous kulinari herbs and flowers are also sold as fresh and dried products. Oil starch produced through the extraction of leaves and flowers used in perfume industry, farmasiutikal, aromatherapy and the use of food odors and perisa the original.