• Maneesha Singh
• Neha Kumari

Ocimum basilicum L. commonly known as Sweet Basil belongs to the genus Ocimum of the family Lamiaceae. Ocimum (from Greek ozo for smell) is appropriate for the genus since its various species are known for their peculiar strong odour. It is an annual plant found in the wild tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world. It is common herb, grown in many households with a broad range of therapeutic properties. Various plant parts such as leaves, seeds and roots are recommended for the common people as folk medicines. Chemical constituents such as linalool, eugenol, 1, 8-cineone, methyl eugenol and anthocyanin are mostly responsible. Present review was an attempt to provide a perspective on the botanical description, cultivation practices, chemical constituents, biogeography and pathological issues of sweet basil grown in different parts of world. In the future, scientists may create transgenic basil plants to eliminate the plant's environmental stress and to target a particular chemical component that acts against a variety of human ailments.

Ocimum basilicum L., Lamiaceae, Cultivation practices, Chemical constituents, Biogeography, Therapeutic uses

"BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION, PHYTO- CONSTITUENTS, CULTIVATION PRACTICES AND FUTURE PROSPECTIVE OF OCIMUM BASILICUM L.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.d489-d504, February-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302360.pdf

"BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION, PHYTO- CONSTITUENTS, CULTIVATION PRACTICES AND FUTURE PROSPECTIVE OF OCIMUM BASILICUM L.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no. ppd489-d504, February-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302360.pdf