Basil

Genus: Ocimum
english name: Basil
latin name: english name

Family: Lamiaceae
Compounds: essential oils
Parts used: leaves
Properties: antioxidant hence anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-microbial
Uses
internal uses: is normally used to combat colds and influenza, nausea, poor digestion,insomnia, gastro-enteritis. In aromatherapy the essential oil is used for headaches and helps to reduce allergies
external uses: the dried leaves are used as a snuff to combat headaches and colds. It is also used for acne, loss of smell, insect bites and stings; basil is used like ingredient for an aromatic body rub.

It's a perennial herb that grows in tropical climates. Basil is originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. Basil is most commonly recommended to be used fresh in cooked recipes. Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce.