| Scientific: | Ocimum sanctum |
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| Other: | Holy Basil, Tulsi |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Synonym: | Ocimum tenuiflorum |
Revered herb in ayurvedic medicine. Believed to balance the chakras and promote general health and longevity.
Endocrine
• adrenal fatigue
• stress
• diabetes mellitus type 2
CNS
• nervous exhaustion
• irregular mood disturbances - depression- anxiety
• poor cognition- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, ADD)
• decreased cerebral circulation causing mental fog
• difficulties concentrating and impaired learning
Immune
• poor immune function
• cancer
• lung
Gastrointestinal
• digestive complaints with bloating and gas causing cramps:
- flatulence
- colic
• stomach ulcers
Infection
• respiratory tract infections
• colds
• flu
• bronchitis
• pneumonia
• asthma
• fungal infection
• Adaptogen
• Nootropic
• Stimulant
• Anxiolytic
• Antidepressant
• Carminative
• Expectorant
• Antispasmodic
• Immunomodulator
• Antiulcer
• Antiseptic
• Antimicrobial
• Antiviral
• Anticancer
• Hepatoprotective
• Antioxidant
• Volatile Oil (E.g. Eugenol)
• Monoterpenes (E.g. Carvacrol)
• Phenolic Acids (Rosmarinic Acid)
• Triterpenes (Ursolic Acid, Oleanolic Acid )
• Tincture (1:5): 1.5-2.5 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:2): 1-3 ml tid
• Decoction (dried herb): 2-6 qd
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
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