Myrica Esculenta vs Ocimum americanum

Evergreen tree found in the Himalayan foothills used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine of Nepal and India for digestive, respiratory, and nervous system conditions.

Pantropical basil species used across Africa, Asia, and Americas for medicinal purposes.

myricitrin, taraxerol, alpha-amyrin, phenolic acids

camphor, eugenol, linalool, methyl cinnamate, caryophyllene

fever, diarrhea, cough, headache, earache, sore throat

headache, cough, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, fever

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antispasmodic

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, insect repellent

3–6g bark powder or decoction daily

3-5g dried herb or essential oil diluted

pregnancy (high doses), allergy to Myricaceae

pregnancy large doses, children essential oil

mild nausea, gastric irritation with high doses

generally safe at food doses