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Ocimum tenuiflorum

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1 monograph
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Health Canada Monographs

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HOLY BASIL -OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM- LEAF
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as an expectorant and/or demulcent) to help relieve cough (Kasa) and colds
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as an expectorant) to help relieve respiratory mucus buildup (catarrh)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic (Hrdya)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to aid digestion (Dipani) and stimulate appetite (stomachic)
  • Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)
  • Source of/Provides antioxidants

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older2–3 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older7–28 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older4.2–28 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician prior to use if you are breastfeeding, have a heart condition or diabetes (WHO 2002; Rai et al. 1997; Agrawal et al. 1996).
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician prior to use if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medication (Rai et al. 1997; Agrawal et al. 1996).
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
contraindicationDo not use this product if you are pregnant (Prakash et al. 2005; Ahmed et al. 2002; WHO 2002; Wohlmuth 2002; Kapoor 2001).

Alternative Names

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Holy basil(common)Rama tulsi(common)Sacred basil(common)Tulsi(common)Ocimum tenuiflorum

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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50 mg49 licensed products
100 mg34 licensed products
500 mg33 licensed products
25 mg21 licensed products
200 mg19 licensed products
75 mg18 licensed products
20 mg17 licensed products
0 15 licensed products
50 milligrams15 licensed products
42.75 milligrams14 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Ocimum tenuiflorum - leafShared monographWithania somniferaCo-occurs in 106 productsHoly basilShared monographRama tulsiShared monographSacred basilShared monographTulsiShared monographVitamin B6Co-occurs in 57 productsCamellia sinensisCo-occurs in 55 products

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