Abstract
AbstractOcimum kilimandscharicum or Camphor basil is a plant that is native to the Kikuyu tribes of Kenya. This plant has been widely known for its mosquito repellant properties but its potential as a therapeutic agent remains a lesser‐known fact. Traditional/Folkloric uses of this plant have paved way for the numerous studies conducted till now and these have helped to establish this plant as one of medicinal value. The well‐known folkloric uses of this plant include treating flu, cancer, diarrhea, asthma, ulcer, measles, cough, and abdominal pain among others. These studies provide insights into the efficacy of this plant in comparison to other species belonging to the same genus. This review aims to emphasize the various therapeutic and nontherapeutic applications of O. kilimandscharicum with a brief outline of its phytochemical constituents.
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