Small-flowered basil (zèbaklou)
Ocimum micranthum
Small-flowered basil
zèbaklou
Petit framboisin
Ocimum micranthum
Traditionally used
Digestion, nausea, anti-inflammatory, immunity, antioxidant, respiratory
Prepared as
Leaf tea: steep 1 tbsp fresh or dried leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for fever and respiratory complaints. Steam inhalation: add handful of leaves to boiling water, inhale steam for congestion. Crushed leaves applied to wounds. Used fresh in cooking as food medicine.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Bon pou vant, pou malè kè, pou diminye enflamasyon, bay kò a fòs kont maladi, gen anpil antioksidan, bon pou pwoblèm respirasyon
Français — Aide la digestion, soulage les nausées, anti-inflammatoire, renforce l'immunité, antioxydant, traite les affections respiratoires
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside