Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as “Tulsi’s cousin”), Siddha, and Unani medicine as a digestive carminative to relieve nausea and gas, as a mild sedative for anxiety, and topically for skin irritations and insect bites.
Potential Benefits: May exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties; supports digestive comfort, helps reduce stress, and may aid in blood sugar regulation.
Warnings: Generally safe in culinary amounts; medicinal doses may interact with blood thinners (high vitamin K content), blood pressure medications, and diabetes drugs; avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding; essential oil is highly concentrated and should not be ingested.
