Tulsi
Ocimum sanctum
also known as Holy basil, Sacred basil, Krishna tulsi
A sacred Ayurvedic herb (different from culinary basil) used as an adaptogen for stress, blood sugar balance, and cognitive support.
- Adaptogenic stress support
- May modestly lower blood sugar
- Antioxidant eugenol
- Sacred plant in Hinduism
- Used in Ayurveda for over 3000 years
- May support cognitive function
Active in Eugenol, Ursolic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Apigenin.
May slow blood clotting — caution with blood thinners
May lower blood sugar — caution with diabetes medication
May reduce fertility at high doses (animal studies)
Use caution in pregnancy
Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery
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