Holy Basil called also "the incomparable one" is very important in Indian folk medicine. It is grown as a religious plant in homes and temple gardens. In Hindu tradition it had “ sacred†implications. It is characterized by strong aroma. It belongs to the Rasayana herbs category that support normal function of the whole body. The phytonutrients within Holy Basil are prized molecules in the plant pharmacy. It contains eugenol linalool, ursolic acid, calcium, vitamin C, carotene, phosphates.
