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Thai Basil

Digestive

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Southeast Asian basil variety with anise-clove flavor; used in Thai, Vietnamese and Cambodian traditional medicine and cuisine.

Active Compounds

estragolelinalooleugenolmethyl chavicolflavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in Thai traditional medicine
Respiratory infections
Fever reduction
Sacred and culinary in Southeast Asian traditions

Modern Uses

Carminative
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, other, tincture
Adult Dose: 2–3 g fresh or dried leaves as tea; culinary amounts
Child Dose: Culinary amounts safe for children
Preparation Notes: Fresh leaves in cooking; tea for digestive complaints; widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Anticoagulant medications
Pregnancy in large medicinal doses

Possible Side Effects

Blood thinning potential
Estragole content — long-term concern

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