Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Action of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum : A Review

Abstract

The natural products have played a vital role in curing health related problems and in ailment of various diseases. Herbal drugs are easily available and have fewer side effects. So many people are attracted towards the herbal drugs. The aim of the present review is to understand the knowledge of plants used for Ayurvedic prepreations in relation of their traditional uses as therapeutic agents and pharmacological properties. Ocimum kilimandscharicum is also known as camphor basil. It is an economically important medicinal perennial herb that is widely distributed in East Africa, India and Thiland. It is extensively grown in the Tropics Ocimum Kilimandscharicum is a useful tropical plant. It is widely used in the management of various ailments including colds, coughs, abdominal pains, measles, anti-ulcer, bronchitis, anorexia, memory Disorders and diarrhoea.