AromaDb: A Database of Plant's Aroma Molecules

Plant Details

:Common Name
Kapoor tulsi
:Scientific Name
Ocimum kilimandscharicum
:Introduction

Ocimum kilimandscharicum Gurke, popularly called Kapoor Tulsi in Hindi and camphor basil in English, is an economically valuable aromatic perennial undershrub characterized by simple ovate to oblong leaves.

: Details
In East Africa, the leaves have long been used in traditional medicine to manage ailments such as colds, coughs, abdominal discomfort, measles, and diarrhea. Studies have also shown that the plant exhibits a wide range of biological activities, including carminative, stimulant, antipyretic, antifungal, antibacterial, insect-repellent, and antioxidant effects.

Plant Variety

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Latest Molecules

  • Name: Curlone
    Scientific Name: (6S)-2-methyl-6-[(1S)-4-methylidenecyclohex-2-en-1-yl]hept-2-en-4-one
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  • Name: Beta-Barbatene
    Scientific Name: (1R,2R,6S,7R)-1,2,6-trimethyl-8-methylidenetricyclo[5.3.1.02,6]undecane
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  • Name: Longipinene
    Scientific Name: (1R,2S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.02,8]undec-9-ene
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