Evidence supporting the use of: American Basil
For the health condition: Restless Dreams

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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American Basil (Ocimum americanum), also known as wild basil or hoary basil, has a history of use in various traditional medicinal systems, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. In these traditions, basil species—including American Basil—have sometimes been used as a calming herb, believed to promote relaxation and restful sleep. References to the use of basil for disturbed sleep, bad dreams, or "restless dreams" are largely anecdotal or found in ethnobotanical surveys, rather than in formalized herbal pharmacopoeias. The rationale behind these uses is often attributed to the aromatic compounds in the leaves, which are said to have mild sedative or anxiolytic effects when used as an infusion or placed under pillows.

However, scientific studies specifically investigating American Basil's effects on sleep quality or dream patterns are lacking. While a few studies have examined the essential oils of various basil species for sedative or anxiolytic properties in animal models, there is no direct clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting its efficacy for treating or preventing restless dreams in humans. Most of the support for this use remains rooted in traditional beliefs and practices, rather than scientific validation.

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