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.
- Reduces stress and cortisol
- Promotes a healthy inflammation response
- Increases physical and emotional endurance
Supplement facts
Serving Size: 2 V-caps
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving
Potency Assured Herbal Extract %DVHoly Basil (Ocimum sanctum) (leaf) (minimum 2%
ursolic acid) 800 mg
Other Ingredients:
Modified cellulose (capsule)
Directions:
Two Vcaps daily. Can be taken anytime, even on an empty stomach.
