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Ocimum tenuiflorum

380licensed products
2 monographs
Capsule, Powder, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

2

Approved Health Claims

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  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as Dipan,) to aid digestion (Dipani)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as Hrdya,) a cardiotonic
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as a demulcent) to help relieve cough (, such as Kasa)
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as Dipan,) to aid digestion and (as a stomachic to) stimulate appetite
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as an expectorant and/or demulcent) to help relieve cough (, such as Kasa,) and colds
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as an expectorant) to help relieve respiratory mucus buildup/catarrh
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as (Hrdya,) a cardiotonic
  • Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress over time (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Ocimum tenuiflorum until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenHOLY BASIL - OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM - SEED · Relief of cough; Digestive aid
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenHoly Basil - Ocimum Tenuliflorum - Leaf · Relief of cough/cold/respiratory mucus buildup; Digestive aid; Adaptogen

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
1–2 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Adaptogen
4.2–28 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Ayurveda
7–28 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Ayurveda; Adaptogen
2–3 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medicationApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a cardiovascular conditionApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medicationApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a heart condition or diabetesApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant

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 mg48 licensed products
500 mg33 licensed products
25 mg30 licensed products
100 mg30 licensed products
50 milligrams20 licensed products
20 mg17 licensed products
150 mg14 licensed products
75 mg13 licensed products
300 mg13 licensed products
200 mg12 licensed products

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