The Tradition of Holy Basil: Holy Basil, known as Ocimum sanctum in Latin, has for thousands of years been revered as “Tulsi” in Ayurvedic medicine. “Tulsi” means “The Incomparable One,” which is the reality of this majestic herb. When in New Delhi, we visited with the leader of India’s Ayurvedic Medical Association.
We asked that “vaidya,” or Ayurvedic master, why Holy Basil is considered the Mother Medicine of Nature in his tradition. He replied that Holy Basil is “anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory.” It is, he said, a “rasayana,” or an herb that on its own nourishes a person’s growth to perfect health and enlightenment. We asked why people in the West find that Holy Basil promotes a positive stress response and elevates their spirit, and he replied that “Holy Basil delivers nutrients to the mind necessary for the experience of enlightenment.”
Ingredients:
Two softgels contain: Holy Basil, (Ocimum sanctum) (leaf), supercritical extract (min. 7% eugenol and min. 4% caryophyllene) 94 mg Holy Basil, (Ocimum sanctum) (leaf), hydroethanolic extract (0.7-4.0% triterpenoic acids, including ursolic and oleanolic acids) 536 mg Other ingredients: Olive oil-extra virgin, and yellow beeswax.
Suggested Use:
Take two softgels daily, in the middle of a larger meal with an 8 oz. glass of water.
Warnings:
As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
