One African basil is Ocimum kilimandscharicum, a so-called camphor basil, named for those pungent undertones. It resembles a woody shrub in mild climates and has white flowers on green racemes.
Frozen cubes of watermelon juice, basil and camphor which acts as a toner. So the next time you come from outdoors just rub a frozen cube on your face and feel the freshness.