Camphor basil. Ocimum kilimandscharicum. Camphor basil is related to shrubby salvias. Simply cut a piece from the stem just below a node – the part where the leaves join the stem.

The analgesic properties of camphor, a plant-derived product with a long history of medical use, might reflect its effects on at least two types of TRP (transient receptor potential) ion channel ...

That of African blue basil may have a bit more camphor than other basils, but not enough to dominate its flavor. I enjoy pesto I make from it, and everyone I know who has used it has agreed it ...

Holy basil contains bioactive compounds like eugenol, camphene, cineole, and camphor that may help to open your airways and improve breathing.