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Ocimum gratissimum: Chemical Composition, Phytochemical Properties, Antioxidants, and Pharmacological Activities: A Review [PDF]

Plants
Ocimum gratissimum L. subsp., commonly known as African basil, is a native African medicinal plant that has been used for generations to address various health issues.
Nhlanhla Maphetu, Jeremiah O. Unuofin, Adewale O. Oladipo, Sogolo L. Lebelo   +3 more
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Polyphenol-rich extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves prevented toxic effects of cyclophosphamide on the kidney function of Wistar rats [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2021
Background Cyclophosphamide (CP) is one of the potent and low cost chemotherapy used in clinical setting against a variety of tumors. However, its association with nephrotoxicity limits its therapeutic use.
Quadri K. Alabi, Rufus O. Akomolafe, Joseph G. Omole, Ayodeji Aturamu, Mokolade S. Ige, Oyindasola O. Kayode, Deborah Kajewole-Alabi   +6 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of Ocimum gratissimum from India – a medicinal plant in the Lamiaceae [PDF]

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2021
Ocimum gratissimum L. is an important medicinal species with several therapeutic applications. It is used in traditional medicine as a single drug and in formulations. We generated the complete chloroplast genome sequence of O.
Raju Balaji, Kumar Ravichandiran, Tanuja, Madasamy Parani   +3 more
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RETRACTION: Methanol Extract of Ocimum Gratissimum Protects Murine Peritoneal Macrophages from Nicotine Toxicity by Decreasing Free Radical Generation, Lipid and Protein Damage and Enhances Antioxidant Protection. [PDF]

Oxid Med Cell Longev
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Cellular Longevity OMA.
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Effects of Dietary Inclusion of <i>Ocimum gratissimum</i> and <i>Vernonia amygdalina</i> Leaf Meals on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Blood Profile, and Gastrointestinal Parasites in Weaner Rabbits. [PDF]

Vet Med Int
This study evaluated the effect of Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina supplementation on the growth performance, feed intake, blood profile, excretion of helminth eggs, and coccidial oocysts in growing rabbits through two experiments. Eighty‐four New Zealand White rabbits aged 40–50 days and averaging 790.04 ± 60.70 g, divided into 7 treatments
Konmy B, Dansou CC, Acakpo Doumavo FLM, Ganyé FB, Sounkere TTBA, Towanou R, Azando EVB, Baba-Moussa L, Doko Allou SY, Olounladé AP.   +9 more
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Attenuation of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by Ocimum gratissimum leaf flavonoid-rich extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats [PDF]

Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports
Diabetes is a group of medical conditions characterized by the body's inability to effectively control blood glucose levels, due to either insufficient insulin synthesis in type 1 diabetes or inadequate insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes.
Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Courage Dele Famusiwa, Monsurah Oluwaseyifunmi Amuda, Stephen Oluwaseun Afolabi, Benjamin Temidayo Ayotunde, Adedeji A. Adejumo, Ajoke Fehintola Idayat Akindele, Babatunji Emmanuel Oyinloye, Olutunmise Victoria Owolabi, Claudia Genovese, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo   +10 more
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Impact of Ocimum gratissimum‐Supplemented Diet on Scopolamine‐Induced Cholinergic Disruption, Neuroinflammation, and Alzheimer's Disease‐like Memory Impairment in Swiss Mice [PDF]

Alzheimers Dement
Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization, neurodegenerative diseases are on the rise. There are at least three factors that characterizes Alzheimer's disease: (i) a progressive loss of neuron function; (ii) the disease's molecular basis, which involves metalloprotein misfolding and aggregation (amyloid beta) or metal ion ...
Akanbi D.
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Cytoplasmic Leakage and Protein Leakage Analysis of Ocimum Gratissimum Stem Extract-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Against Wound Pathogens

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
AimThe current work intends to examine the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) mediated by Ocimum gratissimum stem extract against wound infections.
Shalini V, Shanmugam Rajeshkumar, Manigandan Pradeep   +2 more
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Antioxidant and Antifungal Properties of Cinnamon, Cloves, Melia azedarach L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. Extracts against Fusarium oxysporum Isolated from Infected Vegetables in Mauritius [PDF]

Pathogens
Background: Fusarium species, a group of economically destructive phytopathogens, are poorly studied in Mauritius where agriculture holds much significance.
Rajesh Jeewon, Shaan B. Pudaruth, Vishwakalyan Bhoyroo, Aadil Ahmad Aullybux, Kunhiraman C. Rajeshkumar, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei   +5 more
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Effects of Aqueous Extract of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf on Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Nephrotoxicity in Adult Wistar rats

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2022
This study investigated the effects of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimumon enzymatic antioxidants and renal function in carbon tetrachloride-induced nephrotoxicity. Twenty-five (25) adult Wistar rats were involved in this study.
R. O. A Ehimigbai, P. Imariebe
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