Ocimum americanum

Common Names: American basil, hoary basil

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Assessment of luminescent copper nanomaterials as anti-germs, anti-proliferation efficiencies using green nano-strategy.

Elavarasan V et al (2024).
Luminescence.
DOI:
10.1002/bio.4831
PubMed:
39051545

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle prepared with Ocimum species and assessment of anticancer potential.

Summary

Green AgNPs from O. gratissimum, O. tenuiflorum, and O. americanum show promise for healthcare applications. Ocimum americanum AgNPs have potent antimicrobial and anticancer effects, comparable to Doxorubicin. Further research is needed for clinical use.

Cancer
Alex AM et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-61946-y
PubMed:
38777818

Chemical composition and mosquitocidal properties of essential oil from Indian indigenous plants Ocimum tenuiflorum L. and Ocimum americanum L. against three vector mosquitoes.

Phytochemistry
Ragavendran K et al (2024).
Exp Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108709
PubMed:
38301765

Evaluation of synergism in essential oils against the cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus in Burkina Faso.

Coulibaly A et al (2023).
Exp Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.exppara.2023.108643
PubMed:
37949426

Chemical compositions, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and mosquito larvicidal activity of Ocimum americanum L. and Ocimum basilicum L. leaf essential oils.

Summary

This study examined the chemical profiles of O. americanum and O. basilicum essential oils from their leaves and explored their antibacterial, antioxidant, and larvicidal properties. These plants are widely used in various industries, making the findings significant for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.

AntimicrobialImmunology
Mahendran G and Vimolmangkang S (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-023-04214-2
PubMed:
37898811

The complete chloroplast genome of Ocimum americanum Linnaeus 1755 and phylogenetic analysis among the Lamiaceae family.

Summary

Scientists sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of Linnaeus 1755 (Lemon basil) and found it to be 152,460 bp long, containing 134 unique genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed its close relationship to other species, offering insights into its medicinal properties.

Genetics
Vineesh S et al (2023).
Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.
DOI:
10.1080/23802359.2023.2264545
PubMed:
37859799

Box-Behnken design to optimize the cross-linked sodium alginate/mucilage/Aloe vera film: Physical and mechanical studies.

Rachpirom M, Pichayakorn W and Puttarak P (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125568
PubMed:
37392918

Mosquito Larvicidal Activity and Cytotoxicity of the Extracts of Aromatic Plants from Malaysia.

Lim H et al (2023).
Insects.
DOI:
10.3390/insects14060512
PubMed:
37367328

Novel Insight into Pickering Emulsion and Colloidal Particle Network Construction of Basil Extract for Enhancing Antioxidant and UV-B-Induced Antiaging Activities.

Immunology
Rosdianto RS et al (2023).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.2c07657
PubMed:
37179601

Sustainable fabrication of hybrid silver-copper nanocomposites (Ag-CuO NCs) using Ocimum americanum L. as an effective regime against antibacterial, anticancer, photocatalytic dye degradation and microalgae toxicity.

Cancer
Manikandan DB et al (2023).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2023.115867
PubMed:
37044164

Identification of Key Aromatic Compounds in Basil (Ocimum L.) Using Sensory Evaluation, Metabolomics and Volatilomics Analysis.

Du P et al (2023).
Metabolites.
DOI:
10.3390/metabo13010085
PubMed:
36677010

Essential oils of plants and their combinations as an alternative adulticides against Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) populations.

Balboné M et al (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-23554-6
PubMed:
36352066

Alternatives to Pyrethroid Resistance: Combinations of Cymbopogon nardus and Ocimum americanum Essential Oils Improve the Bioefficiency Control Against the Adults' Populations of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae).

Balboné M et al (2022).
J Med Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/jme/tjac148
PubMed:
36223259

Toxicity of Ocimum americanum L. extracts against Aedes aegypti larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) and their impact on insecticide resistance.

Ramachandran M, Deepika N and Jayakumar M (2023).
Arch Insect Biochem Physiol.
DOI:
10.1002/arch.21961
PubMed:
36089651

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Evaluation of the Residue By-Product Developed from the Ocimum americanum (Lamiaceae) Postdistillation Waste.

Phytochemistry
Jasicka-Misiak I et al (2021).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods10123063
PubMed:
34945615

Joint Action of Pb1 and Pb2 Provides Dominant Complementary Resistance Against New Races of Peronospora belbahrii (Basil Downy Mildew).

Ben-Naim Y and Weitman M (2022).
Phytopathology.
DOI:
10.1094/PHYTO-02-21-0065-R
PubMed:
34213959

Comprehensive approaches on the chemical constituents and pharmacological properties of flowers and leaves of American basil (Ocimum americanum L).

Zengin G et al (2019).
Food Res Int.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108610
PubMed:
31554064

Chemical profiling of Ocimum americanum using external flavonoids.

Phytochemistry
Vieira RF, Grayer RJ and Paton AJ (2003).
Phytochemistry.
PubMed:
12809716