Holy Basil, revered as Tulsi in Ayurvedic tradition, is considered the ‘Queen of Herbs’ and has been at the centre of Indian wellness practice for thousands of years. Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) is classified as a Rasayana herb — a plant that promotes longevity, resilience, and holistic vitality — and modern adaptogen research has validated its ability to help the body adapt to physical, chemical, metabolic, and psychological stressors.
The adaptogenic properties of Holy Basil are attributed to a complex of eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ocimumosides, and flavonoids that collectively modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis — the body’s central stress response system. By normalising cortisol and other stress hormones, Tulsi helps dampen the physiological stress response, promoting a greater sense of calm and mental equilibrium without sedation. Clinical trials have demonstrated improvements in anxiety scores, cognitive flexibility, and subjective sense of wellbeing in adults taking standardised Tulsi extract.
Beyond stress adaptation, Holy Basil demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, supports respiratory health as an expectorant and bronchodilator, and contributes to healthy blood sugar regulation through its effects on insulin secretion and glucose metabolism.
Himalayan Organics Holy Basil Extract 500mg uses a concentrated extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum standardised for ursolic acid and eugenol content. GMP-manufactured from organically cultivated Tulsi. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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