African basil

Ocimum gratissimum

Ocimum gratissimum 是一种植物,广泛应用于各种传统医学体系。传统上,它被用于治疗发烧、头痛、风湿、细菌感染、痢疾和胃痛等疾病。科学证据表明,该植物含有具有潜在抗氧化、抗菌和抗炎特性的生物活性化合物。具体而言,从该植物中提取的银纳米颗粒已显示出对肺炎克雷伯菌属的体外抗菌活性,其精油也显示出杀菌潜力,但需要进行更多标准化的研究来证实这些效果。目前尚未记录到重大的安全问题或明显的药物相互作用。

速览
传统用于
发烧 · 头痛
传统体系
传统 · 阿育吠陀
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。

传统用途

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。 A PMID
  • 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。 D PMID
  • 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。 D PMID
  • 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。 D PMID
  • 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。 D PMID

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 is African basil traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record African basil for: 发烧, 头痛, 风湿病, 鼻炎, 麻醉剂, 细菌感染. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use African basil?

African basil appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Ayurveda.

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

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Antibacterial activity of plant-extract mediated silver nanoparticles against Klebsiella spp. in Africa: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Antifungal resistance and Ocimum gratissimum L. essential oil-clotrimazole interactions in clinical Candida isolates from Vietnam. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Essential oil of ocimum gratissimum as a natural fungicide against pathogenic fungi of fruit crops and molecular docking studies. literature abstract metadata
  5. 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
  6. T2 Ocimum gratissimum: Chemical Composition, Phytochemical Properties, Antioxidants, and Pharmacological Activities: A Review. literature abstract metadata