The basil herb, especially its aromatic leaves, possesses excellent
medicinal properties and therefore, it has been used in traditional
system of medicine as a tonic, vermifuge, diuretic, antispasmodic and
for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections[6-8]. Due to their
strong aroma, the leaves are also used as a fragrance and flavoring
agent for food, beverages, condiments and oral care products.