This study reveals the content, chemical composition and
antibacterial activity of essential oil from basil grown in Oman.
The results showed slight variation in the content and composition
of extracted Omani basil oil with regard to the previously
published data but identified linalool as the major component. It
showed a mixed antibacterial activity against Gram–positive and
Gram–negative bacteria. Further detailed investigations are needed
to study the effect of plant growth stages and seasons on chemical
composition and on antimicrobial activity of this miraculous
medicinal herb in Oman.