Aug 12, 2018 medicinal plant sweet basil ocimum basilicum sweet basil is a common medicinal herb and used in treatment of various diseases from time immemorial. Several medicinal properties of tulsi are present in the roots, leaves and seeds. The leaves are large and the plant can easily attain 5 feet tall, even when grown as an annual in the temperate north. Medicinal plant sweet basil ocimum basilicum bimbima. Holy basil is a medicinal powerhouse that goes by a lot of different names hot basil, indian basil, tulsi, krishna tulsi, ocimum sanctum, ocimum tenuiflorum, red holy basil, and the incomparable one just to name a few. Flower, fruit, leaf, stem, root and for that matter almost every part of the plant is used as an expectorant, analgesic, anticancer. As bacterial infections continue to develop further resistance against antibiotics, scent leaf also known as ocimum gratissimum or basil leaves, seem to be some of the medicinal herbs that can control them. Ocimum gratissimum was shown to relieve diarrhea in guinea pigs. Ocimum gratissimum an overview sciencedirect topics. Ocimum gratissimum, phytochemical constituents, pharmacology. In african traditional medicine, basil is used for treating whooping cough and various types of fever.
The leaves of plant contain methylchaylcol, linalol, eugenol, thymol and xanthamicrol. Plant family, traditional use, area of plant collection, part used. Justification for the use of ocimum gratissimum l in herbal. Though the plant is not used alone in providing this relief, it has shown success when administered in unison with other proven antibacterial and antiinflammatory herbal agents from africa.
Dacheng hao, in ranunculales medicinal plants, 2019. Therapeutic uses of ocimum sanctum various medicinal properties have been attributed to o. As bacterial infections continue to develop further resistance against antibiotics, scent leaf also known as ocimum gratissimum or basil leaves, seem to be some of the medicinal herbs that can control them being rich in alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, and other phenolic compounds, the health benefits of scent leaves are many. Effect of aqueous leaves extract of ocimum gratissimum on. Chemical characterization of ocimum gratissimum found in the market and used in traditional medicine in brazil. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. Due to the presence of compounds like camphene, eugenol, and cineole. Justification for the use of ocimum gratissimum l in herbal medicine and its interaction with disc antibiotics article pdf available in bmc complementary and alternative medicine 91. In china it has been recorded flowering in october and fruiting in november flora of china editorial committee, 2018. Each nigerian tribe has different name for scent leaf such as.
The plant has anticonvulsant qualities which can be utilised for treating convulsive disorders. Ocimum americanum is an erect, perennial, aromatic plant usually growing 20 30cm tall with some specimens up to 100cm. These active chemical substances are believed to have physiological impact on the human body. The plants were grown devoid of pesticides in the greenhouse at 78f under a 12 hr photoperiod, watered daily and fertilized once a week with 20. It is believed to have originated in central africa and south east asia. In south east asia, flowers can be found throughout the year prosea, 2018. Pdf ocimum gratissimum is a wellknown plant used in the indian system of medicine. But this potent plant lives up to its special names. Seeds of os tenuiflorum green and purple, and ocimum gratissimum og were obtained from local sources. Ocimum gratissimum, a type of basil, has been shown to increase the libido of lab mice. Other uses of ocimum gratissimum are still being studied in 2011, particularly the use of the essential oil as an analgesic, or pain reliever. Inhibition of breast tumor growth and angiogenesis by a medicinal herb. Components of this herb are used in producing mosquitoinsect repellents. Phytochemical screening of this plant has revealed the presence of many active ingredients.
It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion. African countries like nigeria, ghana and cameroun use ocimum gratissimum scent leaf for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Ocimum canum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Vana tulsi ocimum gratissimum is a tree basil native to india and east africa. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and. Ocimum gratissimum, also known as clove basil, african basil, and in hawaii as wild basil, is a species of ocimum. As plants known for medical value, the plants of genus ocimum. Justification for the use of ocimum gratissimum l in. Ocimum gratissimum l is a popular medicinal plant with a wide therapeutic potential. Tulsi is a medicinal plant present in india recognized and prized for its medicinal and therapeutic use.
Research carried out using different in vitro and in vivo techniques of biological evaluation supports most of the claims. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in ocimum canum. Phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial and grain. It is native to africa, madagascar, southern asia, and the bismarck archipelago, and naturalized in polynesia, hawaii, mexico, panama, west indies, brazil, and bolivia. The health benefits of holy basil tulsi ocimum tenuiflorum. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. The botany of more than 50 species of herbs and shrubs belonging to this genus is thoroughly reported, along with traditional uses and cultivation techniques. Pdf the ethanolic extract of the leaves of ocimium gratisimum l. Therapeutic uses of ocimum sanctum linn tulsiseveral medicinal properties have been attributed to ocimum sanctum l.
Review article chemical constituents and pharmacological. It is a home grown plant and is also commercially cultivated. In vitro medicinal studies on ocimum gratissimum leaves arc journal of pharmaceutical sciences ajps page 3 the result of mineral composition of ocimum gratissimum leaves revealed calcium to be highest in concentration and chromium least in. Lamiaceae, used in traditional medicine for the treatment of several ailments such. Several oral hypoglycemic agents are the primary forms of treatment for diabetes. The antifungal activity of ocimum gratissimum used by traditional medicine practitioners against the three major dermatophytes. Nchanwu or scent leaf, which is botanically known as ocimum gratissimum is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family of labiatae. Justification for the use of ocimum gratissimum l in herbal medicine. Ocimum taxonomy, medicinal potentialities and economic. It is commonly called alfavaca and is cultivated in many gardens around village huts in nigeria for its medicinal and culinary uses. On the therapeutic uses of ocimum sanctumtulsi pharmatutor.
Escherichia coli, proteus mirabilis, staphylococcus aureus and. The chemical compounds derived from the plant and leave contain essential oil with various pharmacological. The ethanolic extract of the leaves of ocimium gratisimum l. In vitro medicinal studies on ocimum gratissimum leaves. Basil or sweet basil is a popular culinary herb botanically known as ocimum basilicum of the family lamiaceae mint. Since basil is a rich source of natural compounds, details on the several chemical. Os has been adored in almost all ancient ayurvedic texts for its extraordinary medicinal properties. Ocimum gratissimum is an herb used in making antibacterial medicines. Chemical constituents and pharmacological action of ocimum sanctum indian holy basiltulsi sunita verma abstract oscimum sanctum commonly known as tulsi, belong to lamiaceae family. Names of ocimum canum in various languages of the world are also given. Os, tulsi, a medicinal herb used in the indigenous system of medicine. It is called effirin in yoruba and nchuanwu or arigbe in ibo.
The agar diffusion method was used to test the in vitro activity of the plant extract. Medicinal the leaves are made into a paste that is used in the treatment of skin diseases, it is also applied to wounds and burns. It is universally cultivated as herbaceous, perennial plant but originated from asian continent. Eugenol also proves useful in reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
The strong aroma of the leaves is used in flavouring soups. Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family lamiaceae. Some of its vernacular names in nigeria include nchoanwu or ahuji in igbo. Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. It is an secret, much branched subshrub 3060cm tall, with simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented, and hairy stems. Ocimum gratissimum botanically called ocimum gratissimum, scent leaf or basil belongs to the mint family lameacea. Medicinal plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine and worldwide ethnomedicine. Some of these plants include ocimum gratissimum, pteleopsis hylodendron, annona senegalensis, syzigium aromaticum. Sep 28, 2009 the ethanolic extract of the leaves of ocimium gratisimum l. Ocimum gratissimum, commonly known as scent leaf or clove basil, is found in many tropical countries. Apr 23, 2019 in the plants species or genera, having medicinal properties, genus ocimum which belongs to the lamiaeae family are very important due to their therapeutic actions. Folklore medicine claims its use in headache, fever, diarrhoea. Folklore medicine claims its use in headache, fever, diarrhoea, pneumonia etc.
Researchers agree that this plant has several medicinal values that depend on certain active chemical substances. Health benefits of holy basil tulsi ocimum tenuiflorum. Because of multifarious potentialities and fine aroma chemicals, ocimum possesses tremendous medicinal. Ocimum gratissimum is a wellknown plant used in the indian system of medicine. Dpph, in vitro, minerals, phytochemicals, ocimum gratissimum. Ocimum sanctum, ocimum gratissimum ram tulsi, ocimum canum dulal tulsi, ocimum basilicum ban tulsi, americanum, ocimum camphora and ocimum miranthum are examples of known important species of genus ocimum that grow in the different parts of world and are known to have medicinal properties 68. North america, such as prickly pear opuntia robusta, rosmarinus officinalis, ocimum gratissimum, and noni morinda citrifolia have also been evaluated for their hypoglycemic properties using laboratory animal models in western countries.
Tulsi is just not implicated in the ayurvedic medicine but also in other medicinal systems like in greek, roman and unani. The plant grows wild on roadsides and in waste places. Ocimum gratissimum linn lamiaceae is an herbaceous plant reputed for many medicinal and agronomic practices amongst nigerian peasant farmers. Review article pharmacological activities of ocimum. Whole tulsi plant has been found to possess several therapeutic properties and it is used by the medical practioners. Ocimum gratissimum lamiaceae, seminal weakness, tonic expectorants and antispasmodic. Ocimum gratissimum, which comes from africa, is used by herbalists to treat a variety of maladies.
Ocimum tenuiflorum synonym ocimum sanctum, commonly known as holy basil or tulsi, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family lamiaceae. Tulsi is a natural mouth freshener and an oral disinfectant. Tulsi is derived from a sanskrit word, which means matchless one. It is native to the indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the southeast asian tropics tulsi is cultivated for religious and traditional medicine purposes, and for its essential oil. It is native to the indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the southeast asian tropics. The aqueos extracts of the scented leafefirin can be taken to relief ear ache and colon pains. Belonging to lamiaceae family and ocimum genus this herb mainly grows in india, africa and parts of southeast asia. Ocimum canum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. The subhead alternative and complemen tary medicinal uses highlights o.
Review article pharmacological activities of ocimum sanctum. Basil is an annual plant, which is originally from asia before spreading to other parts of the world. Pdf justification for the use of ocimum gratissimum l in herbal. From ancient times, medicinal and aromatic plants have been of great use for curing various diseases and ailments. Medicinal the leaves are made into a paste that is used in the treatment of skin diseases, it is also applied to wounds and burns that are. Holy basil destroys the bacteria that are responsible for dental cavities, plaque, tartar, and bad breath, while also protecting the teeth. The juice extracted from fresh leaves is folk medicine to treat respiratory disorders, fever, ear pain etc. Lamiaceae, used in traditional medicine for the treatment of several ailments such as urinary tract, wound, skin and gastrointestinal infections, was evaluated for its antibacterial properties against four clinical bacteria isolates namely. Basil is the main ingredient of pesto sauce but is also used to flavor other sauces and soups.
How ocimum canum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The genus ocimum has a number of species that are used to treat different types of disorders and diseases from ancient times. This chapter presents a glimpse of the current status of and future trends in medicinal plant genomics, evolution, and phylogeny. It is native to africa, madagascar, southern asia, and the bismarck archipelago, and naturalized in polynesia, hawaii, mexico, panama, west indies, brazil, and. Medicinal plant sweet basil ocimum basilicum sweet basil is a common medicinal herb and used in treatment of various diseases from time immemorial. The best known species are the strongly aromatic herb ocimum basilicum thai basil and ocimum gratissimum african basil as well as the medicinal herb ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as ocimum sanctum holy basil or tulsi in hindi. Pdf justification for the use of ocimum gratissimum l in. Ocimum taxonomy, medicinal potentialities and economic value of essential oil. Efinrin in yoruba, aramogbo in edo and daidoya in hausa.
In traditional medicine, the leaves have been used as a general tonic and anti diarrhea agent and for the treatment of conjunctivitis by instilling. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region the leaves and stems are used internally in the treatment of colds, especially chest colds. Apr 12, 2017 some uses of ocimum gratissimum scent leave can be used to treat stomach ache, diarrhoea, chronic dysentry and vomiting. Ocimum gratissimum is a variable, polymorphic species with many forms. The interaction of the plant extract with some disc antibiotics namely.
It is pungent and bitter in taste and hot, light and dry in effect. Ocimum basilicum, popular known as basil or sweet basil, is a common herb that belongs to lamiaceae family. Escherichia coli, proteus mirabilis, staphylococcus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa and. Thus, we analyzed its effects on human breast cancer utilizing in vitro and in vivo methodologies. So far no detailed studies have been reported on its effects on human cancers. Inhibition of breast tumor growth and angiogenesis by a.
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