Ocimum americanum vs Myrica Esculenta

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

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

camphor, eugenol, linalool, methyl cinnamate, caryophyllene

myricitrin, taraxerol, alpha-amyrin, phenolic acids

headache, cough, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, fever

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

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, insect repellent

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antispasmodic

3-5g dried herb or essential oil diluted

3–6g bark powder or decoction daily

pregnancy large doses, children essential oil

pregnancy (high doses), allergy to Myricaceae

generally safe at food doses

mild nausea, gastric irritation with high doses