Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a plant that is native to India. It is commonly used in the traditional Indian medicine system, Ayurveda. Holy basil is sometimes called "hot basil" because of ...

This photo taken by associate professor Toshiyuki Hamada shows Holy Basil in the city of Kagoshima on Sept. 4, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the individual) KAGOSHIMA -- A Japanese research team has ...