The name basil is derived from Greek basileus "king",because of the royal fragrance of this herb,the Greek word basileus "king" means essentially "people's leader":bainein "go" and laos "people".

Basil and Class.

Basil Leaves Extraxct INCI Name Ocimum Basilicum Extract CAS 84775-71-3 EINECS ELINCS No 283-900-8 Holy Basil Extract Basil leaf extract Herba Basilici St Josephwort extract photo picture image A.Italy Basil:

1.Sweet basil, Common basil, Ocimum basilicum L.: the most commonly cultivated class, fit for area of temperature 21~30.5 deg C, majorly cultivated at Ca of USA,Spain,Italy,France,Egypt,Mexico,Bulgaria, height reach to 60~90 cm, 30 cm wide,big leaves and very fragrance.

2.Lettuce-leafed basil, Curly basil, Ocimum basilicum 'crispum': Height reach to 60cm, leaf shape like lettuce,big size,sawtooth like fine greenish leaves. used as stuff for cooking.
Basil Leaves Extraxct INCI Name Ocimum Basilicum Extract CAS 84775-71-3 EINECS ELINCS No 283-900-8 Holy Basil Extract Basil leaf extract Herba Basilici St Josephwort extract photo picture image

B.Fragrance Basil:

1.Dark opal basil, Ocimum basilicum 'purpurascens': Height 30cm around,annually growing,slim fibre roots,leaves growing opposite shaped egg, 5~7 cm length, light fine brown purple color shining. flower light purple,spike pink red to light purple,grows slow and tender. Majorly used for view and hobby, cooking.

2.Lemon basil, Ocimum basilicum 'citriodorum': Height 45~60cm,light green leaves,white flower.flowering early and should be picked up heart in case many sub branch growing out,smells like lemons and better combined with tea,fish,chicken and Salad.

3.Cinnamon basil, Ocimum basilicum 'cinnamon': Origin from Mexico,height 75 cm around,stem purple red, flowering with nice purple bloom,smells cinnamon aroma, fit for combining wine,tea and fruits.

4.Holy basil, Sacred basil, Ocimum sanctum L.: People trust Hindu see as Holy,height 45~60cm, purple stems, green leaves,slight floss, shape egg, clove smell. bloom pink and purple. Best ornamental plant in gardens, normally no used for cooking,only fresh leaves could be used as Salad and cooking,taste nice.

C.Bush basil:

1.Greek basil, Ocimum basilicum 'minimum'(Greek): Height 15-30cm around, leaves cluster, fine green color, leafstalk short, bloom white. smell basil aroma. ornamental plant.

2.Bush basil, Ocimum basilicum 'minimum'( bush): Height 30~40cm,leaf bigger than Greek Basil,smells as common basil.

Reference:

1.The name basil is derived from Greek basileus "king",because of the royal fragrance of this herb,the Greek word basileus "king" means essentially "people's leader":bainein "go" and laos "people".

last edit date:10th,Mar.2010.

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Name:Basil Leaves Extraxct
Serie No:P086.
Specifications:10:1.TLC
INCI Name:OCIMUM BASILICUM EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:283-900-8
CAS:84775-71-3
Chem/IUPAC Name:Ocimum Basilicum Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the basil, Ocimum basilicum, Labiatae

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