Ocimum sanctum
Alternative names :
Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy Basil, Tulsi
Ocimum sanctum (also known as Ocimum tenuiflorum, 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.
Today, holy basil is mainly used as an adaptogen as it has been reported to induce relaxation, promote a feeling of calm and reduce stress and moodiness. It has also been shown to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol in diabetic subjects, and animal studies have shown reductions in cortisol, the stress hormone.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: India
- Part used: Wildcrafted Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf
- Solvent for extraction: Ethanol/water
- Stored form: Green to greenish brown powder
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Non-GMO
Ingredient Benefits
Reduces anxiety
In one clinical trial, giving 500 mg twice daily to patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) led to significant improvements in anxiety, stress and depression. Animal studies suggest it may also help support cognitive function and attention related to stress and anxiety.
Supports blood sugar balance
Holy basil has been said to improve pancreatic beta cell function to secrete insulin and can increase the uptake of glucose into muscle cells.
Promotes relaxation and calming effects
Holy basil can lower elevated cortisol levels. Cortisol is important for a short time; elevated or excess levels can leave one feeling irritable and with low moods.
Numerous active constituents of holy basil have been identified including eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid and luteolin. Of these, eugenol has received considerable attention for its ability to reduce serum glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Furthermore, extracts of holy basil are shown to increase the production of antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), to inhibit neuronal death, lipid peroxidation and DNA damage associated with stress induced oxidative stress.
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