Health and therapeutic potentials of Ocimum essential oils: a review on isolation, phytochemistry, biological activities, and future directions

TPC Ezeorba, IF Chukwuma, RO Asomadu… - Journal of Essential …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Ocimum species, including African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) and Holy basil (Ocimum
sanctum), are valued for their diverse therapeutic properties particularly in the form of …

[HTML][HTML] A glance at the chemodiversity of Ocimum species: Trends, implications, and strategies for the quality and yield improvement of essential oil

TP Gurav, BB Dholakia, AP Giri - Phytochemistry Reviews, 2022 - Springer
Ocimum species represent commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants. The
essential oil biosynthesized by Ocimum species is enriched with specialized metabolites …

Exploring the Chemistry of Ocimum Species under Specific Extractions and Chromatographic Methods: A Systematic Review

A Beltrán-Noboa, A Jordan-Álvarez… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Ocimum is considered the largest genus in the Lamiacea family. The genus includes basil, a
group of aromatic plants with a wide range of culinary uses that nowadays draws attention …

Ocimum phytochemicals and their potential impact on human health

D Bhattacharjya, S Adhikari, A Biswas… - … in human health, 2019 - books.google.com
Abstract The genus Ocimum (Lamiaceae) is distributed all over the world and can be found
in many environments. Ocimum species is a rich source of various phytochemicals including …

A Glance at the Phytochemical and Ethno-pharmacological Understanding of Four Ocimum Species

MA Jahanger, KK Patra, S Kumari… - Current …, 2023 - ingentaconnect.com
The genus Ocimum comprises many species widely cultivated in different parts of the world
for their pharmaceutical, neutraceutical and other commercial importance. Many biological …

Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum americanum: A Systematic Literature Review on Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Properties

SF Wirtu, AK Mishra, LT Jule… - Natural Product …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives This systematic review aimed to evaluate the chemical compositions and
Pharmacological applications of Ocimum basilicum, known as sweet basil, and Ocimum …

[HTML][HTML] African and Holy Basil-a review of ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and toxicity of their essential oil: Current trends and prospects for antimicrobial/anti-parasitic …

IF Chukwuma, NO Uchendu, RO Asomadu… - Arabian Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The increased global health burden and mortality rate due to synthetic drug side effects and
microbial resistance requires immediate attention for safer and better agents. This quest has …

Generation of novelties in the genus Ocimum as a result of natural hybridization: a morphological, genetical and chemical appraisal

TP Gurav, RH Jayaramaiah, SA Punekar… - Industrial Crops and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The genus Ocimum is a boutique of a diverse set of specialized metabolites such as
terpenoids and phenylpropanoids. Each Ocimum species and its cultivars represent a …

Bio-active compounds and major biomedical properties of basil (Ocimum basilicum, lamiaceae)

G Vassilina, A Sabitova, Z Idrisheva… - Natural Product …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Due to the numerous health benefits and therapeutic properties, herbs and plant
metabolites/extracts are gaining popularity. This is particularly evident in the current era of …

Chemical and biological characterization of Ocimum basilicum L. phenolic extract and essential oil derived through ultrasound and microwave-assisted extraction …

S Hamid, NF Oukil, H Moussa, N Djihad, M Mróz… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant-derived bioactive molecules are increasingly utilized in food processing as natural
additives, driven by a growing interest in healthier lifestyles. This trend has spurred …