Abstract
Diseases that affect the digestive tract are referred to as Gastrointestinal ailments. Gastrointestinal (GI) ailments contribute substantially to healthcare costs all over the world. Ocimum gratissimum, commonly known as African basil is a wellknown medicinal herb with a wide therapeutic potential. In most West African homes, it is employed as a home remedy for treating GI ailments such as diarrhoea, colitis, stomach ulcers, bloating, among several other conditions. Anecdotal reports support its efficacy in the treatment of these disease conditions. This review summarizes ethnomedicinal data for the use of O. gratissimum in the management of gastrointestinal ailments, and its potential clinical application based on its pharmacological activity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 275-282 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Natural Remedies |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2021 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- African Basil
- Gastrointestinal ailments
- Ocimum gratissimum
- Pharmacological activity
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