Basil is an aromatic, flavorful, leafy green herb and a member of the mint family. Basil can be used as an ingredient in cooking, steeped to make tea, or taken as a supplement and is a good source of calcium, iron, manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
In this randomized controlled trial, topically applied basil oil was as effective as a topically applied NSAID gel for improving clinical symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
Is basil essential oil an essential migraine treatment?