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Cytotoxic and Antileishmanial Potential of Pilocarpus microphyllus Essential Oil: In Vitro and In Silico Study

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
Jaborandi (Pilocarpus microphyllus) essential oil is obtained by removal and characterization using GC‐MS, revealing γ‐cadinene and trans‐caryophyllene as major constituents. The oil exhibits biological activity, with antifungal action against Candida spp.
Juniel Cruz Silva, Maria Gabriela Araújo Mendes, Paulo Sérgio de Araujo Sousa, Alyne Rodrigues de Araújo Nobre, Michel Muálem de Moraes Alves, Fernando Aécio de Amorim Carvalho, Tatiane Caroline Daboit, José de Sousa Lima Neto, Ygor Victor Ferreira Pinheiro, Ytallo da Costa Sousa, Edymilaís da Silva Sousa, José Delano Barreto Marinho Filho, Ana Jérsia Araújo, Francisco Artur Silva Filho, Sidney Gonçalo de Lima, Leiz Maria Costa Véras   +15 more
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Analysis of Caffeic Acid Extraction From Ocimum gratissimum Linn. by High Performance Liquid Chromatography and its Effects on a Cervical Cancer Cell Line

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2010
Objective: Ocimum gratissimum is a herbal medicine and caffeic acid (3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid) is one of its main components. Caffeic acid is known to control the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce the activity of cancer cells, and enhance
Je-Chiuan Ye, Meen-Woon Hsiao, Ching-Hung Hsieh, Wei-Chien Wu, Yao-Ching Hung, Wei-Chun Chang   +5 more
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Aphid Behavior on Amaranthus hybridus L. (Amaranthaceae) Associated with Ocimum spp. (Lamiaceae) as Repellent Plants

Agronomy, 2020
Various plant species contain biocidal and/or semiochemical components. These can be used for managing insect pests, in order to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides and to improve the quality of vegetable crops.
Boni Barthélémy Yarou, Aimé H. Bokonon-Ganta, François J. Verheggen, Georges C. Lognay, Frédéric Francis   +4 more
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Assessing essential oils from Macaronesia: a study on their efficacy against phytopathogenic and obligate biotrophic fungi

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 1, Page 421-432, January 2026.
Essential oils (EOs) extracted from eight culinary herbs and spices were evaluated via direct‐contact bioassays, both in vitro and in vivo, against three species of phytopathogenic fungi and one obligatory biotrophic fungus. Phenylpropanoid‐rich EOs presented the strongest antifungal activity in both bioassays with the phytopathogenic and the obligate ...
Rui Miguel Ferreira, Verónica Sousa Pereira, Duarte Fernandes Sardinha, Samuel Rodríguez Sabina, Raimundo Cabrera Pérez, Paula Machado Castilho   +5 more
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Effects of vitamin E, green tea polyphenols, and Ocimum gratissimum leaf essential oil as a supplement to extender on frozen-thawed canine sperm quality

Veterinary Integrative Sciences
During cryopreservation, oxidative stress is a principal cause of reducing the quality of frozen canine sperm. To prolong the longevity of canine sperm, adding vitamin E, green tea polyphenols, and Ocimum gratissimum essential oil in the semen ...
Nguyen Van Vui, Samorn Ponchunchoovong, Sajeera Kupittayanant, Pakanit Kupittayanant   +3 more
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Impact of Altering the Ratio of Black Tea Granules and Ocimum gratissimum Leaves in a Binary Infusion on Radical Scavenging Potential Employing Cell Free Models and Ex Vivo Assays

Applied Sciences, 2022
Black tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed in the world. It is stronger in taste as well as in flavour compared to other less oxidized teas. It is made from the leaves of the shrub Camellia sinensis var. assamica.
Khushboo Guleria, Amit Sehgal, Irshad Ahmad Bhat, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Emanuel Vamanu, Mahendra P. Singh   +5 more
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Medicinal Plants for Acne Vulgaris: An Evidence‐Based Review of Treatments Promoted by Social Media

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Acne vulgaris refers to a chronic inflammatory state of the pilosebaceous follicles that affects the majority of adolescents. Treatments encompass topical agents and systemic therapies. Nowadays, we encounter a growing tendency to use herbal remedies, which raises concerns about misinformation disseminated by digital platforms.
Mohammad Mahdi Parvizi, Nasrin Saki, Zahra Rostami Ghotbabadi, Mohammad Kamali, Nastaran Salmanpour, Mohammadreza Namazi, Mehdi Pasalar   +6 more
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Screening of Metabolites and Metabolic Pathways in Five Different Ocimum Species From the Same Origin Using GC-MS

Biochemistry Research International
This study presents the comparative and preliminary phytochemical analysis of essential oils extracted from 5 different Ocimum species, including Ocimum basilicum Linn, Ocimum canum Sims, Ocimum citriodorum, Ocimum gratissimum Linn and Ocimum sanctum ...
Ravi Prakash Jaiswal, Vishal Chugh, Sushil Nagar, Shalini Purwar, Akbare Azam, Ankit Verma   +5 more
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Chemistry and bioactivities of essential oils of some Ocimum species: an overview

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2014
Essential oils of different species of the genus Ocimum are natural flavouring materials of commercial importance. The data given in current literature are pertaining to the chemical composition of essential oils of different Ocimum species viz., Ocimum ...
Abhay Kumar Pandey, Pooja Singh, Nijendra Nath Tripathi   +2 more
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Pesticidal effects of scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum L.) on maize weevil: potency of scent leaf on Sitophilus zeamais

Journal of Biological Research, 2023
Maize weevil is a major pest of stored maize grains in many regions of the world including Nigeria. A laboratory investigation was conducted to assess the potency of Ocimum gratissimum leaves for Sitophilus zeamais control. O.
Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Chinwike Emmanuel Nnanna, Chigbogu Promise Nwakwocha, Ikem Chris Okoye   +3 more
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