African basil
Ocimum gratissimum
Ocimum gratissimum，又称非洲薄荷或甜薄荷，起源于非洲，并具有悠久的传统用途历史。尽管其在传统医学中的具体应用尚未得到充分记录，但研究表明该植物的精油对某些真菌表现出杀菌活性，并能减轻香蕉上的炭疽病严重程度，这表明其作为生物杀菌剂的应用潜力。此外，通过Ocimum gratissimum合成的银纳米颗粒在体外对克雷伯氏菌属显示出显著的抗菌活性，尽管需要进一步研究来确认这些发现。该植物还含有多种生物活性化合物，具有抗氧化、抗菌和抗炎等多种治疗作用，但需要更标准化和种属匹配的研究以获得全面的理解。尚未广泛报告有关其安全性的担忧，也没有记录任何显著的药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
- A
- 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