Open AccessChemical analysis of some Ocimum basilicum medicinal teas
Author(s) -
Daniela Benedec,
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Diana ROZSA,
Daniela Hanganu,
Ilioara Oniga,
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Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
romanian journal of pharmaceutical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-6671
pISSN - 2066-5563
DOI - 10.37897/rjphp.2021.3.6
Subject(s) - ocimum , basilicum , caffeic acid , rutin , antispasmodic , traditional medicine , chlorogenic acid , chemistry , sweet basil , antimicrobial , food science , antioxidant , medicine , organic chemistry
Objectives. Ocimum basilicum is one of the widespread medicinal plants, widely used due to its multiple therapeutic properties (antimicrobial, antiviral, hypoglycemic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, stomachic, antioxidant, analgesic, etc.), as well as its specific aromatic character. The aim of this study was to comparatively investigate the chemical composition (flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives, tannins, essential oil) of the aerial parts of some Romanian medicinal teas of Ocimum basilicum. Materials and methods. The content of flavonoids, phenolic acids and tannins in three samples of O. basilicum tea were determined spectrophotometrically. Identification of important phenolic compounds (rutin, isoquercitrin chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid) was performed by thin layer chromatography (TLC). The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation method. Outcomes and conclusions. Following the quantitative determinations performed, it can be seen that the basil samples are rich in active principles, and their use for the treatment of some diseases can be justified.