Though related to the basil we use in cooking, Holy Basil has different medicinal properties. Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum, tulsi or holy basil) is a medicinal plant with a long history of traditional use in India and in Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, holy basil was used to treat everything from malaria, diarrhea, and dysentery, to skin diseases, joint inflammation, painful eye diseases, chronic fever and insect bites. This is likely due to Holy basil’s numerous active constituents including tannins, phenolic compounds and flavonoids which are responsible for its antifungal, antibacterial, anti-parasitic, antispasmodic, analgesic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective and cellular protective activities.
Adult Dosage
Take two capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions
Do not use if you are pregnant or attempting to conceive. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medication, if you are breastfeeding or if symptoms persist or worsen. This product contains a corn derived ingredient, do not use this product if you have such an allergy.
Serving Size: One Capsule
Holy Basil leaf extract (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
500 mg
Non-medicinal Ingredients*: maltodextrin, silicon dioxide. Capsule: hypromellose.
*NMIs are subject to change. Always read and follow the label for accurate ingredient and allergen information.