Holy Basil - Ocimum Tenuliflorum - 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)
4Basilic sacré(common)Rama tulsi(common)Tulsi(common)Ocimum
tenuiflorum(proper)
Approved Health Claims
7- 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)
Approved Health Claims (Français)
7- Source d'antioxydants/Fournit des antioxydants
- Source d'antioxydants/Fournit des antioxydants qui aident à combattre/à protéger (les cellules) contre/à réduire (les effets oxydatifs des/les dommages oxydatifs causés par/les dommages cellulaires causés par) les radicaux libres
- Utilisé en phytothérapie comme adaptogène pour aider à augmenter l'énergie et la résistance au stress au cours du temps (par ex., dans les cas de fatigue mentale et physique liée au stress)
- Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda (comme Dipan,) pour faciliter la digestion et (comme stomachique) pour stimuler l'appétit
- Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda (comme expectorant et/ou émollient) pour aider à soulager la toux (, tel que Kasa,) et le rhume
- Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda (comme expectorant) pour aider à soulager l'accumulation du mucus dans les voies respiratoires/les catarrhes
- Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda comme (Hrdya,) un cardiotonique
Approved Dose Ranges
3| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Adaptogen | 4.2–28 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Ayurveda | 7–28 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Ayurveda; Adaptogen | 2–3 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
5cautionAsk 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
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: Relief of cough/cold/respiratory mucus buildup; Digestive aid; Adaptogen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant
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