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