Exploring the Chemistry of Ocimum Species under Specific Extractions and Chromatographic Methods: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Ocimum is considered the largest genus in the Lamiacea family. The genus includes basil, a group of aromatic plants with a wide range of culinary uses that nowadays draws attention for its medicinal and pharmaceutical potential. This systematic review intends to explore the chemical composition of nonessential oils and their variation across different Ocimum species. Moreover, we aimed to identify the state of knowledge regarding the molecular space in this genus as well as the different methods of extraction/identification and geographical location. Seventy-nine eligible articles were selected for the final analysis, from which we extracted more than 300 molecules. We found that the countries with the highest number of studies into Ocimum species are India, Nigeria, B

SUBMITTER: Beltran-Noboa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061529 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature