American Basil
Ocimum americanum
Ocimum americanum，通常称为美洲薄荷或马鞭草，是一种传统植物，被各种土著社区使用。尽管这种植物的具体传统用途没有很好地记录下来，但它已被列入奥贡塔/比莱人使用的31种植物名单中，用于治疗不同的健康问题。科学研究表明，Ocimum americanum的提取物具有对抗葡萄球菌和肠杆菌的抗菌活性，并且有证据表明其可能在减少生物膜形成以及缓解醋酸诱导的小鼠疼痛方面发挥作用。此外，来自Ocimum americanum、Ocimum gratissimum和Lippia multiflora的精油组合对Rhipicephalus microplus表现出显著的杀螨活性，通过抑制产卵和幼虫孵化。遗传研究表明，布基纳法索不同地区的Ocimum americanum种群显示出显著的遗传多样性，并形成两个主要群体。尚未发现这种植物存在重大安全问题或记录在案的药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- Ocimum americanum 提取物对葡萄球菌和肠杆菌表现出抗菌活性，减少了由醋酸诱导的生物膜形成和大鼠疼痛。
- 研究记录了31种植物种类（包括奥克明美国草）在翁戈塔/比拉莱人中用于治疗各种健康问题的使用情况。
- 这项研究发现，来自布基纳法索不同植物地理区域的Ocimum americanum 表现出显著的遗传多样性。
- 来自Ocimum americanum、Ocimum gratissimum和Lippia multiflora的精油组合在抑制卵产和幼虫孵化方面对Rhipicephalus microplus显示出显著的杀螨活性。
Frequently asked questions
What is American Basil?
American Basil (Ocimum americanum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about American Basil?
4 sourced findings are recorded for American Basil; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Ocimum americanum 提取物对葡萄球菌和肠杆菌表现出抗菌活性，减少了由醋酸诱导的生物膜形成和大鼠疼痛。
How strong is the evidence for American Basil?
The strongest finding for American Basil carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is American Basil safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for American Basil in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does American Basil interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for American Basil in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is American Basil a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Indigenous medicinal knowledge and therapeutic practices of the endangered Ongota/Birale of Southwest Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytochemistry, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antibiofilm, Diuretic Activities, and Acute Toxicity of Bark Extracts From Three Plants (Khaya senegalensis, Ocimum americanum, and Cassytha filiformis) Collected in Benin. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis of Hoary Basil (Ocimum americanum L.) Germplasm From Burkina Faso Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Combination of essential oils from Ocimum americanum L., Ocimum gratissimum L., and Lippia multiflora Mold.: a potential solution for controlling the cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). literature abstract metadata