Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum), also known as African basil, is more than just a kitchen herb—it’s packed with powerful health benefits! Here are some surprising ways to use it:

1. Natural Mosquito Repellent

Tired of mosquitoes disturbing your sleep? Simply burn scent leaves and let the smoke fill the air. The strong aroma will drive mosquitoes away naturally—no chemicals needed!

2. Supports Fertility

If you’re facing infertility issues, scent leaf might help. You can:
 Add it to your meals for its natural fertility-boosting properties.
 Squeeze the leaves, extract the juice, and drink it.
 Boil the leaves and drink the tea morning and night.

3. Helps Regulate Blood Sugar

Struggling with high blood sugar or diabetes? Scent leaf can help by lowering sugar levels in the blood.
 Pound the fresh leaves.
 Filter the juice with water.
 Drink it twice daily for best results.

4. Relieves Menstrual Cramps & Stomach Pain

Dealing with painful periods or stomach upset? Try this:
 Chew fresh scent leaves.
 Boil them and drink the tea.
 Squeeze the leaves and drink the juice on an empty stomach in the morning and at night.

5. Soothes Cough & Cold

For both adults and children, scent leaf is a natural remedy for cough and congestion.
 Chew the fresh leaves.
 Boil them into tea and drink.
 Give the tea to your child—it works fast!

6. Reduces Fever & Body Pain

Scent leaf tea is an effective remedy for fever and body aches.
 Drink the tea regularly.
 Pound the leaves, mix with water, stir well, filter, and drink.