Ocimum basilicum var. minimum

Ocimum basilicum var. minimum

Ocimum basilicum var. minimum, also known as microbasil or miniature basil, is a traditional culinary herb with origins in the Mediterranean and Asia. While it has been used for cooking, no specific traditional medicinal uses have been recorded. Scientific studies on Ocimum basilicum var. minimum suggest that its leaves exhibit varying wound responses depending on the plant's developmental stage, with more pronounced effects observed in budding and flowering plants compared to vegetative ones. Additionally, companion planting of basil can enhance the wound response in tomatoes through increased jasmonic acid, MAPK, and ROS signaling pathways. The essential oil from this variety has shown larvicidal activity against Ae. aegypti mosquitoes with dose-dependent relationships for LC50 and LC90 values. There are no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions associated with Ocimum basilicum var. minimum.

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最佳证据
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注意事项

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 basilicum var. minimum 叶片对损伤的生理反应随着发育阶段的不同而变化,在发芽和开花植物中比营养生长期植物表现出更明显的效应。 D PMID
  • 伴生的罗勒植物可以通过增强茉莉酸、MAPK和ROS信号通路来促进番茄伤口反应。 D PMID
  • Ocimum basilicum var. minimum 的精油对 Ae. aegypti 显示出杀幼虫活性,LC50 和 LC90 值呈剂量依赖关系。 D PMID
  • 用生物木炭或堆肥部分替代泥炭,即使如此,也会根据不同实验条件对罗勒的生长产生不同的影响。 D EPMC

Frequently asked questions

What is Ocimum basilicum var. minimum?

Ocimum basilicum var. minimum (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum) 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 Ocimum basilicum var. minimum?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Ocimum basilicum var. minimum; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Ocimum basilicum var. minimum 叶片对损伤的生理反应随着发育阶段的不同而变化,在发芽和开花植物中比营养生长期植物表现出更明显的效应。

How strong is the evidence for Ocimum basilicum var. minimum?

The strongest finding for Ocimum basilicum var. minimum carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Ocimum basilicum var. minimum safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Ocimum basilicum var. minimum in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Ocimum basilicum var. minimum interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Ocimum basilicum var. minimum in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

Is Ocimum basilicum var. minimum 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

  1. T2 Effects of biochar and compost addition in potting substrates on growth and volatile compounds profile of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Studies on the Phytochemical Profile of Ocimum basilicum var. minimum (L.) Alef. Essential Oil, Its Larvicidal Activity and In Silico Interaction with Acetylcholinesterase against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 The Effect of Leaf Wounding on Basil Plants of Different Developmental Stages. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Companion basil plants prime the tomato wound response through volatile signaling in a mixed planting system. literature abstract metadata