Labiatae family with about 258 genera and 6970 species is one of the biggest families in the world. This family is well represented in Iran having about 45 genera and 363 species which of them 119 species and subspecies are endemic to Iran. Some big genera in Iran are Nepeta (75 species), Stachys (34), Salvia (56), Phlomis (17), Thymus (14). This family is well known for having aromatic essenti...

According to the Ayurveda, plants have been used for treatment of so many diseases. Herbal drugs are easily available and fewer side effects. So, people attracted towards herbal drugs. Ocimum kilimandscharicum is one a few types basil that perennial. It well-known plant in Indian traditional system medicine. The genus belongs family Labiatae most popular culinary herbs known its medicinal prope...