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Holy Basil -Ocimum Tenuiflorum- Seed

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

Approved Health Claims

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  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as a demulcent) to help relieve cough (Kasa)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic (Hrdya)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to aid digestion (Dipani)

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as a demulcent) to help relieve cough (Kasa)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic (Hrdya)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda to aid digestion (Dipani)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older1–2 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 pregnant, breastfeeding or have a cardiovascular condition (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.

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