BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF OCIMUM BASILICUM L.

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  • Guyoxon Mominova Associate Professor, DSc Biological Chemistry Department Andijan State Medicine Institute Author

Keywords:

Ocimum basilicum L. , basil, essential oils, flavonoids, antioxidant activity, medicinal plants.

Abstract

Ocimum basilicum L. (common basil) is one of the most widely used plants in the Lamiaceae family, used in the food industry and in traditional and modern medicine. The plant is rich in essential oils, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and vitamins, which contribute to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, and metabolic properties. This review article summarizes the botanical characteristics, chemical composition, and pharmacological activity of O. basilicum L. and discusses its potential use in pharmaceuticals and preventive medicine.

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Published

2025-12-23

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

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BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF OCIMUM BASILICUM L. (2025). Eureka Journal of Health Sciences & Medical Innovation, 1(2), 140-143. https://eurekaoa.com/index.php/5/article/view/103

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