Ocimum tenuiflorum L.

FLORA OF GUYANA
Herbarium of Utrecht University (U)
Labiatae
Ocimum
tenuiflorum L.
Det. J.C. Undeman, M.A. Reinders 1993
59°48'W 8°13'N
NW district. Mabaruma settlement.
Cultivated in yard around house.
Herb, woody stem. Strongly scented. Corolla green at
bottom, reddish on top.
Vernacular name: Jumbie balsem, Toolsy bush
Use{s): To send away evil spirits, wind in belly, cold in
eye.
M.A. Reinders
Mrs. J. Valenzuela
nr 63
Febr1992
03784617