A Culinary and Medicinal Gem: Exploring the Phytochemical and Functional Properties of Thai Basil

This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the potential health benefits of Thai basil extracts from two species, <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> var. <i>thyrsiflorum</i> and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> cv. Jumbo 4320, by investigating their bioactivities, phytochemical com...

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Published in:	Foods
Main Authors:	Panita Prasongdee, Kakanang Posridee, Anant Oonsivilai, Ratchadaporn Oonsivilai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Thai basil phenolic flavonoid antioxidant activity DCFH-DA
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/4/632

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