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Holy Basil - Ocimum Tenuiflorum - Seed

Monograph
380products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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

Accepted Names (French)

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Basilic sacré(common)Rama tulsi(common)Tulsi(common)Ocimum tenuiflorum(proper)

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)

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda (comme Dipan,) pour aider à la digestion
  • Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda (comme émollient) pour aider à soulager la toux (, tel que Kasa)
  • Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda comme (Hrdya,) un cardiotonique

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
1–2 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 if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: Relief of cough; Digestive aid

Ingredients Covered

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