OCIMUM CANUM

The common names of the Ocimum Canum are Hoary Bosil and Brazilian Alfavaca. This plant is found in Brazil, India, Sri lanka, Pakistan, West Asia, Tropical Africa and America. Ocimum was introduced and proved by Mure. The mother tincture is prepared from leaves and dilutions from it. Ocimum Canum should be remembered in the diseases of kidneys, bladder and urethra. It is also indicated in uric acid diathesis when the urine is thick and having red sand. Symptoms such as renal calculus and renal colic, especially of the right side are pronounced, Swelling of the inguinal and mammary glands are also indicated.