: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.