“A Review on Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies on Some Species of Ocimum”

Abstract

Plant species of the genus Ocimum are among the most popular medicinal plants and are used for various medicinal purposes. The genus Ocimum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is one of the most famous culinary herbs. In the present study, an attempt has been made to summarize the various ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemicals, and pharmacological applications of various Ocimum species that have long been employed in traditional medicine for a range of therapeutic applications, encompassing antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and various other medicinal properties. Medicinal plants used in various ailments and diseases are the richest biological reservoirs of various phytochemicals. The various species of Ocimum exhibit variations in morphological characters, pharmacological activities, and natural bioactive compounds.