A sacred plant with many and diverse benefits
Reduces anxiety and promotes blood sugar balance
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pain-relieving
Clinically proven dose
Although related to the basil we use in cooking, holy basil has distinct medicinal properties. Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum) is a medicinal plant with a long history of traditional use in India and Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, holy basil was used to treat malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, skin diseases, joint inflammation, painful eye conditions, chronic fever, and insect bites. This is likely due to the many active constituents of holy basil, including tannins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids, which are responsible for its antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, analgesic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and cell-protective activities.
Today, holy basil is primarily used as an adaptogen, as it has been shown to induce relaxation, promote a sense of calm, and reduce stress and mood. It has also been shown to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in diabetic subjects. Animal studies have shown it to reduce the stress hormone cortisol.
AOR's Holy Basil is an excellent option for those looking for an herbal anti-stress supplement with the added benefits of stabilizing blood sugar levels and supporting cardiovascular health.
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily.
Ingredients per capsule: Holy basil leaf extract (Ocimum tenuiflorum) 500 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Maltodextrin, sodium stearyl fumarate.
