Holy Basil -Ocimum Tenuiflorum- Leaf
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Accepted Names (English)
5Holy basil(common)Rama tulsi(common)Sacred basil(common)Tulsi(common)Ocimum tenuiflorum(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
5Holy basil(common)Rama tulsi(common)Sacred basil(common)Tulsi(common)Ocimum tenuiflorum(proper)
Approved Health Claims
6- 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 Health Claims (Français)
6- 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
3| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 18 years and older | 2–3 grams | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older | 7–28 grams | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older | 4.2–28 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
4cautionConsult 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).
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