Pdf biological and pharmacological properties of the. Chemical composition and bioactivity of essential oils and. Pdf on feb 9, 2016, irshad hussain and others published biomedical description of ocimum basilicum l find, read and cite all the research. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 6820 with original publication details. Pdf gcms analysis of the essential oil obtained from. Among those, several belong to the ocimum genus, which is collectively designated as basil and includes more than 30 di erent species 1. Family labiatae south australia lamiaceae queensland, new south wales, the act, victoria, tasmania, western australia and the northern territory common names basil, common basil, garden basil, sweet basil origin this species has been widely cultivated for thousands of years, and hence its. The leaves can be used fresh or dried for use as a spice. The constituents of essential oils isolated by hydrodistillation of the overground parts of ocimum basilicum l. Pdf biomedical description of ocimum basilicum l researchgate. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Characteristic components found in the essential oil of ocimum. Abstract the essential oils produced from 9 different cultivars of ocimum basilicum l. The present study investigates the chemical composition and antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities of ethanolic extracts ees and essential oils eos from two species in the lamiaceae family, ocimum basilicum l.
Evaluation in vitro and on an italiantype sausage surface. Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. Chemical composition and antifungal activity of ocimum. Morphological and chemical variability of ocimum basilicum. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. This study investigated the biological activities of essential oil from sweet basil leaves via its effect on. It is also widely used in systems of indigenous medicine. Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of ocimum. The total phenolic content of the sweet basil significantly increased after 0. Original article optimisation study of gum extraction from. The phytoconstituents of the oil were analysed using gas chromatography gc. The present study provides new insights to the antifungal mechanism of action of the essential oils of ocimum tenuiflorum l.
It is the genus of basil and the name is from the ancient greek word for basil. Basil is an important economic crop producing annually c. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The chemical constituents which have been isolated from the plant include terpenoids, alkaloids. Basil is native to tropical regions from central africa to southeast asia. Ocimum gratissimum is a variable, polymorphic species with many forms. Ocimum basilicum is a common herb that is known for its ornamental and therapeutic importance. Heredity of phenylpropenes in sweet basil ocimum basilicum l. Abstract phenylpropenes play an important role in plant defense against animals and microorganisms, and in attracting pollinators and insects. The study clearly indicated great variability of ocimum basilicum l.
Instructor, department of plant protection, gorgan university of agricultural sciences and natural resources, gorgan, iran. To assess the chemical composition as well as the in vitro antifungal. Ocimum basilicum, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family lamiaceae mints. This paper pres ents the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the essential oils obtained from a holland cultivar of ocimum basilicum l basil. Neuropharmacological effects of ocimum basilicum and its. The development of intensely purple pigmented basil in the ornamental and herb trade prompted this examination of eight commercial varieties of purple basils ocimum basilicum l. Show all show tabs sweet basil general information. Razavi,1 seyed ali mortazavi,1 lara matiamerino,2 seyed h. It is universally cultivated as herbaceous, perennial plant but originated from asian continent.
It has at times been treated as a number of distinct species, in particular ocimum suave willd. In the mediterranean region, one of the most important and frequently consumed species is ocimum basilicum, commonly known as sweet basil or common basil. Pdf antifungal activity of basil essential oil ocimum. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 6820 with original publication details. Basil leaves possess strong antiviral, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in them due to the presence of compounds such as ethanol. The antioxidant activity of a methanolic extract of ocimum basilicum l. Essential oil composition of ocimum basilicum l by. Study of pharmacological effect of ocimum basilicum. Get essential oil composition of ocimum basilicum l pdf file for free from our online library. Both are herbs with fruiting calyx ascending or spreading, upper calyx lobe circular with wings decurrent joined. Indian and southeast asian names for the socalled sacred basil are marked with an asterisk in the list above.
It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. The essential oils were characterized by gc and gcms. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Plants are valuable sources of bioactive compounds. Save this book to read essential oil composition of ocimum basilicum l pdf ebook at our online library. Gc analysis and subacute toxicity level of the extract were tested. The genus ocimum has a number of species that are used to treat different types of disorders and diseases from ancient times. Ocimum basilicum, popular known as basil or sweet basil, is a common herb that belongs to lamiaceae family. Ocimum basilicum scientific name ocimum basilicum l. Phenolic compounds may be useful in food processing due to their high antioxidative activities and abundance in the plant kingdom.
The vegetal material was harvested from the experimental fields of the university of agricultural. In this study, we have developed a valuable protocol for the establishment of in vitro callus cultures of o. The family lamiaceae comprises the most employed medicinal plants as a worldwide source of spices and also as a consolidated source of extracts. Corolla 35 mm long in former, 69 mm long in latter. The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective role of methanolic leaf extract of ocimum basilicum l. Differential production of phenylpropanoid metabolites in. Effect of methanolic leaf extract of ocimum basilicum l. Antifungal activity of basil essential oil ocimum basilicum l. Decreased flavor, shrinkage, unappetizing texture, color damage, and browning effects are. Ocimum basilicum sweet basil, common basil, thai basil. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion.
The chemical constituents which have been isolated from the plant include terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponin glycosides and ascorbic acid. Purple basil is a source of biologically active antioxidant compounds, particularly phenolic acids and anthocyanins. Traditionally, sweet basil has been used as a medicinal plant in the treatment of headaches, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, warts, worms, and kidney malfunctions. Genetics, plant breeding and seed production 481 identification and discrimination of ocimum basilicum l. Researchers reveal that basil contains varieties of essential oils that are rich in polyphenolic and phenolic compounds such as flavonoids and anthocyanins. It has been reported to be hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, antitoxic, antiinflammatory, antibacterial and. The production of hydrophilic mucilage by the seed coat or pericarp during hydration is a common adaptation in angiosperms, known as myxodiaspory. Essential oil yield and yield components of basil ocimum basilicum l. Phytochemical characterization and bioactive properties of. Basilic in french basilienkraut in german basilikum in german basilikum in german feslegen in turkish. Morphological features of 17 sweet basil cultivars as well as essential oil content and composition were determined. Ocimum basilicum, popular known as basil or sweet basil, is a common herb. The chemical composition of sweet basil essential oil has. Ocimum basilicum, popular known as basil or sweet basil, is a common herb that belongs to.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the. Studies indicate ocimum basilicum to possess analgesic, anti inflammatory. Original article optimisation study of gum extraction from basil seeds ocimum basilicum l. Research article essential oil of ocimum basilicum l. Lamiaceae basil, basilic common, basilico, bush basil, sweet basil, wild basil. It is in flower from august to september, and the seeds ripen in september. Phytochemical constituents and phar macological activities. The essential oil is valued in the international market and widely used in the industries of condiments, cosmetics and medicinal.
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