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Tulsi / Holy Basil

Ocimum sanctum

Generally Safe evidence: limited

Scientific Summary

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) is a leafy herbaceous shrub commonly harvested for its aromatic leaves. It is used as an adaptogen that supports immunity, helps manage blood sugar levels, and reduces inflammation; it is also employed to ease cold and flu symptoms and to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. Pregnant or breastfeeding women and people on blood‑pressure or blood‑sugar medications should use caution, as Holy Basil can lower blood sugar and blood pressure and may interact with other drugs.

Source: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3)

About Tulsi / Holy Basil

Scientific NameOcimum sanctum
Safety Rating Generally Safe
Evidence Levellimited

Products Containing Tulsi / Holy Basil

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MN Morphogen Nutrition Adaptogen Chocolate Dream 1000 mg per serving · Powder View label details → Adrenal Support SuperSmart Adrenal Support 100 mg per serving · Tablet or Pill $10.96 · View label details → Irwin Naturals Brain Awake 200 mg per serving · Softgel Capsule View label details → Organic India Breathe Free 30 mg per serving · Capsule View label details → Daily Stress Detox Acai Pomegranate GNC Earth Genius Daily Stress Detox Acai Pomegranate 150 mg per serving · Powder $71.73 · View label details → E Herbal COX-2 AFI America's Finest E Herbal COX-2 50 mg per serving · Tablet or Pill $25.61 · View label details → Essential Tulsi Gaia Herbs Essential Tulsi 1791 mg per serving · Other (e.g. tea bag) $52.59 · View label details → Vibrant Health Glycemic Vibrance H 67 mg per serving · Capsule View label details → Paradise Holy Basil 250 mg per serving · Capsule View label details → Oat Mama Immunity Tea Elderberry 0 NP per serving · Other (e.g. tea bag) View label details → Herbal Shots Imunohills Syrup 150 mg per serving · Liquid View label details → Liv-First Herbal Hills Liv-First 50 mg per serving · Tablet or Pill $12.86 · View label details →

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