A review on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.)

OC Ugbogu, O Emmanuel, GO Agi, C Ibe, CN Ekweogu… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
In traditional medicine, Ocimum gratissimum (clove basil) is used in the treatment of various
diseases such as diabetes, cancer, inflammation, anaemia, diarrhoea, pains, and fungal and …

The clinical efficacy and safety of Tulsi in humans: a systematic review of the literature

N Jamshidi, MM Cohen - Evidence‐Based Complementary …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is indigenous to the Indian continent and highly revered for
its medicinal uses within the Ayurvedic and Siddha medical systems. Many in vitro, animal …

[HTML][HTML] Depression in sub-saharan Africa

IT Gbadamosi, IT Henneh, OM Aluko… - IBRO neuroscience …, 2022 - Elsevier
Mood disorders can be considered among the most common and debilitating mental
disorders. Major depression, as an example of mood disorders, is known to severely reduce …

Medicinal plants used in the treatment of mental and neurological disorders in Ghana

P Amoateng, E Quansah, TK Karikari… - Evidence‐Based …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Ethnopharmacological Relevance. Mental and neurological disorders are a serious public
health challenge globally, particularly in developing countries where cultural factors and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of naringenin (a naturally occurring flavanone) against pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus and oxidative stress in mice

S Shakeel, MU Rehman, N Tabassum… - Pharmacognosy …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent
seizures. It is a very common disease in which approximately 30% of patients do not …

Evaluation of anti-amnesic effect of extracts of selected Ocimum species using in-vitro and in-vivo models

V Singh, A Kahol, IP Singh, I Saraf, R Shri - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2016 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Ocimum species are traditionally used for the treatment of
anxiety, nerve pain, convulsions and a variety of neurodegenerative disorders. The present …

[HTML][HTML] Inhibitory effect of leaves extracts of Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum gratissimum on two key enzymes involved in obesity and hypertension in vitro

EA Irondi, SO Agboola, G Oboh… - Journal of intercultural …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Aim: To evaluate the phenolics composition and inhibitory effect of the leaves extracts of
Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum gratissimum on two key enzymes (pancreatic lipase [PL] …

An interaction study of Ocimum sanctum L. and levetiracetam in pentylenetetrazole kindling model of epilepsy

SC Sarangi, SS Pattnaik, J Katyal, T Kaleekal… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Ocimum sanctum L. commonly known as tulsi (synonym of
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) is widely used in Ayurveda medicine and is having multitude …

The neuroprotective attribution of Ocimum basilicum: a review on the prevention and management of neurodegenerative disorders

MA Seyed, S Ayesha, N Azmi, FM Al-Rabae… - Future Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Bioactive principles from various natural resources including medicinal herbs
have always played a crucial role in healthcare settings and increasingly became key …

[HTML][HTML] Anti-apoptotic and antioxidant mechanisms may underlie the abrogative potential of Ocimum gratissimum Linn. Leaf extract and fractions against trastuzumab …

OE Olorundare, AA Adeneye, AO Akinsola, AM Ajayi… - Toxicology Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Clinical use of trastuzumab (TZM), has been widely associated with increased incidence of
cardiotoxicity. Ocimum gratissimum Linn. is a household medicinal plant popularly used for …