Holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a sacred plant in
India. It is a relative of our culinary basil but has a stronger, clove-like
aroma and taste. Indians do not use it in cooking but do use it as medicine,
mostly in the form of tea. It has been used traditionally to support:
1.
Heart
health
2.
Optimal
breathing
3.
Joint
health
4.
Vision
health
5.
Skin
health
Research in both animals and humans
demonstrates lack of toxicity and a variety of benefits, including reducing
inflammation and protecting the body and brain from the harmful effects of
stress.
It also has a positive influence on
mood, and is safe to use with pharmaceutical antidepressants. Jim Nicolai, M.D., has great success with holy
basil. Most of his patients have stress-related conditions, and holy basil is
at the top of his list of plant-based strategies to target such issues. His
personal experience is that it lengthens his "emotional fuse" and
leaves him feeling calm and balanced in otherwise stressful situations. Use
extracts standardized to two percent ursolic acid in 400 mg capsules. Dosage is
two capsules, once or twice daily with food.
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