African basil
Ocimum gratissimum
Ocimum gratissimum，又称非洲薄荷或非洲芹菜，在西非生长，并在传统医学中用于多种用途。尽管其具体的传统用途没有很好地记录下来，但它在多个文化中因其潜在的治疗特性而被认可。科学研究表明，通过 Ocimum gratissimum 合成的银纳米颗粒表现出对克雷伯氏菌属显著的抗菌活性，但需要进一步的研究来确认这些发现。该植物的精油显示出杀菌活性，并减少了香蕉上的炭疽病严重程度，暗示其作为生物杀菌剂的潜力。此外，该植物含有多种生物活性化合物，具有抗氧化、抗微生物和抗炎特性，但为了完全理解其治疗应用，仍需进行标准化和物种匹配的研究。从安全性来看，没有记录到重大问题，并且目前没有报告与这种植物相关的药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
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- 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
- 由Ocimum gratissimum介导的银纳米颗粒在体外对Klebsiella spp.表现出显著的抗菌活性，但需要进一步研究。
- 从Ocimum gratissimum提取的精油显示出对某些真菌具有杀菌活性，并减少了香蕉上的炭疽病严重程度，表明其作为生物杀菌剂的潜力。
- OGE在体外抗生物膜和克霉唑增强活性方面表现出前景，但需要进一步的标准、物种匹配的局部制剂和安全性研究。
- Ocimum gratissimum 含有多重生物活性化合物，具有多种治疗特性，包括抗氧化、抗菌和抗炎作用，尽管还需要进一步研究。
- 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 African basil?
African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) 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 African basil?
5 sourced findings are recorded for African basil; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: 由Ocimum gratissimum介导的银纳米颗粒在体外对Klebsiella spp.表现出显著的抗菌活性，但需要进一步研究。
How strong is the evidence for African basil?
The strongest finding for African basil carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is African basil safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for African basil in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does African basil interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for African basil in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of African basil?
African basil is also known as: Базилик эвгенольный, Basilic africain, Basilic sauvage, Baumier, Gros baume, Menthe gabonaise.
Is African 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 Antibacterial activity of plant-extract mediated silver nanoparticles against Klebsiella spp. in Africa: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antifungal resistance and Ocimum gratissimum L. essential oil-clotrimazole interactions in clinical Candida isolates from Vietnam. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Essential oil of ocimum gratissimum as a natural fungicide against pathogenic fungi of fruit crops and molecular docking studies. 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
- T2 Ocimum gratissimum: Chemical Composition, Phytochemical Properties, Antioxidants, and Pharmacological Activities: A Review. literature abstract metadata