Ocimum basilicum hairy root
culture extract (Basil)

100% natural certification.  An anti-aging extract.

Ocimum basilicum hairy root culture extract is the extract of a culture of the hairy root cells of Ocimum basilicum L., (Lamiaceae), otherwise commonly known as Basil, used as a culinary herb in  cooking. 

Basil itself is often quoted as being the 'King of the herbs'. The word basil comes from the Greek word basileus = "king". The plant was also believed to have been used in production of royal perfumes.

In fact, Basil is still considered the "king of herbs" by many cookery book authors

Ocimum Basilicum hairy root culture extract magnified

This natural extract of the root has been shown to provide the following properties:

• high concentration of essential oils
• anti-ageing, anti-cancer, anti-viral and anti-microbial through its potent antioxidants
• reduction of UV-stress responses
• photo protection
• maintenance of skin elasticity

Basil Roots

The three major functions of roots are 

1. absorption of water and inorganic nutrients 
2. anchoring of the plant body to the ground 
3. storage of food and nutrients 

The roots also synthesize cytokinin, which acts as a signal as to how fast the shoots can grow. 

The roots of most vascular plant species enter into symbiosis with certain fungi and a large range of other organisms including bacteria.

Ocimum Basilicum Hairy roots

Hairy roots can be used to produce precious secondary plant metabolites in high concentrations under sterile conditions

In-vitro availability of the roots from plants enables a sustainable source 

Production of high quality, phytogenic compounds of pharmaceutical value

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