Ocimum Basilicum: A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies

S. Khair-ul-Bariyah

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Organic Chemistry, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan

D. Ahmed

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Organic Chemistry, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan

M. Ikram

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan

Received
12 Mar, 2012

Accepted
12 Jun, 2012

Published
12 Dec, 2012

ABSTRACT:

Ocimum basilicum is a common herb that is known for its ornamental and therapeutic importance. The chemical constituents which have been isolated from the plant include terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponin glycosides and ascorbic acid. It has been reported to be hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, antitoxic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal. The present review is aimed to cover the phytochemical study and pharmacological investigations on this important medicinal herb.

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Khair-ul-Bariyah, S., Ahmed, D., Ikram, M. (2012). Ocimum Basilicum: A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies. Pakistan Journal of Chemistry, 2(2), 78-85. https://doi.org/10.15228/2012.v02.i02.p05

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Khair-ul-Bariyah, S.; Ahmed, D.; Ikram, M. Ocimum Basilicum: A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies. Pak. J. Chem. 2012, 2, 78-85. https://doi.org/10.15228/2012.v02.i02.p05

AMA Style
Khair-ul-Bariyah S, Ahmed D, Ikram M. Ocimum Basilicum: A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies. Pakistan Journal of Chemistry. 2012; 2(2): 78-85. https://doi.org/10.15228/2012.v02.i02.p05

Chicago/Turabian Style
Khair-ul-Bariyah, S., D. Ahmed, and M. Ikram. 2012. “Ocimum Basilicum: A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies” Pakistan Journal of Chemistry 2, no. 2: 78-85. https://doi.org/10.15228/2012.v02.i02.p05

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