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Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Hair color protection. Purifying. Antiseptic.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Tropical Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Digestive. Diuretic. Astringent. For throat inflammations.

Curiosities

Curiosities

It is used as a fragrance in perfumes, soaps, hair products, toothpastes and mouthwashes.

Provital products

Provital products