Caracterización fitoquímica y actividad antioxidante de las hojas de Ocimum gratissimum L.

Autores/as

  • Lorena Valentim Pinto Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Ceará
  • Luiz Francisco Wemmenson Gonçalves Moura State University of Ceará
  • Selene Maia de Morais State University of Ceará
  • Lucas Soares Frota State University of Ceará
  • Sara Ingrid Caetano Gomes Barbosa State University of Ceará
  • Francisco Marcones Moura Silva State University of Ceará
  • Maria Celina Feitosa de Araújo State University of Ceará
  • José Ismael Feitosa de Araújo Universidade estadual do Ceará
  • Kelly Sivocy Sampaio Teixeira Maurício de Nassau University Center of Parnaíba
  • Francisco Artur e Silva Filho State University of Ceará
  • Kyvia Naysis de Araujo Santos State University of Piauí
  • Jéssica Jayane Martins Alves da Silva State University of Piauí
  • José Eranildo Teles do Nascimento Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61164/4s7xce75

Palabras clave:

Plantas medicinales, Ocimum gratissimum, Análisis fitoquímico, Metabolitos secundarios

Resumen

 

Medicinal plants are important sources of bioactive compounds with potential pharmacological applications. Ocimum gratissimum L., commonly known as basil, is widely used in traditional medicine and has recognized phytochemical diversity. The aim of this study was to perform botanical and phytochemical characterization and evaluate the antioxidant activity of the ethanolic extract of O. gratissimum leaves. Botanical characterization confirmed the identity of the species, while phytochemical screening revealed the presence of relevant secondary metabolites, such as phenols, tannins, flavonoids (flavones, flavonols, flavanones, and flavanonols), triterpenoids, steroids, and saponins. The total phenol and flavonoid content was high, indicating a composition rich in compounds with biological potential. Antioxidant activity, evaluated by the DPPH• and ABTS•⁺ methods, demonstrated significant free radical scavenging capacity, with IC₅₀ values compatible with reference antioxidants. The results obtained reinforce the antioxidant potential of O. gratissimum and provide scientific support for its traditional use, in addition to supporting future pharmacological and toxicological investigations.

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2026-01-20

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Caracterización fitoquímica y actividad antioxidante de las hojas de Ocimum gratissimum L. (2026). Revista Multidisciplinar Do Nordeste Mineiro, 1(02), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.61164/4s7xce75