Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum): much more than a condiment

• 발행기관: 셀메드 세포교정의약학회
• 저자명: Sandra Maria Barbalho Flávia Maria Vasques Farinazzi Machado Jaqueline dos Santos Rodrigues 외 2명
• 간행물 정보: 『셀메드』Volume 2 Issue 1, 1~5쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2012.02.29

영문 초록

Ocimum basilicum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and can be found in tropical Asia, Africa, Central America and South America. It is widely cultivated commercially as a condiment or for the production of essential oil. In this review, this plant is accredited with important effects on health, in addition to being a condiment. In folk medicine it is used to treat vomiting, intestinal colic and diarrhea, menstrual pains and to improve kidney function. Some studies have demonstrated that it can be used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and also that it has antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and vasodilator properties as well as hepatoprotective effects. In view of its broad range of effects, further studies should be conducted to ascertain the possible use of this plant in clinical trials, not only for prevention but also as an adjuvant in the treatment of different diseases.

키워드

Ocimum basilicum condiment traditional medicine hyperlipidemia antioxidant antiinflammatory