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Long revered as a religious herb by Hindu practitioners, Holy Basil is a powerful adaptogen used to protect the body from the effects of stress. Used for a wide range of health conditions, Holy Basil is most often used to support healthy lungs, digestion and immune protection. Ayurvedic Herbs Direct's Advanced Formula Holy Basil Extract is vegetarian product containing a minimum level of 2% Ursolic Acid, which results in optimal potency of the active chemical component in Holy Basil. Packaging: 90 Vcaps (vegetarian capsules)
Suggested Use: As an dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap 1-2 times daily, preferably with meals. Product Overview Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), also called Indian Basil or Sacred Basil, is known as Tulsi in Sanskrit, which means "the incomparable one". This product is known as "holy" because it is worshiped and used in various Hindu religious rituals. The tradition of Ayurvedic Medicine recognizes the tremendous medicinal significance of Holy Basil, where it is considered an elixir that is healing to mind, body, and spirit. Ayurvedic medicine sees Holy Basil as an herb with bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes used as a major respiratory support herb that helps to mobilize mucus with colds, flu, and other respiratory ailments. It is also traditionally used to bring down fever, for earaches, digestive disorders such as bloating or colic, ringworm, malaria, and even as a mosquito repellant. Modern research finds Holy Basil to have potent therapeutic potential for peptic ulcer sufferers due to its anti-ulcerogenic and ulcer healing properties. Through its various neurotransmitter-modulating effects it may have analgesic properties as well as anti-stress effects. Stress related changes in levels of hormones such as cortisol and the corticosteroids are generating interest due their negative impact on everything from weight management, to healing, and memory. Studies show Holy Basil to have anti-stressor properties and a normalizing influence on stress induced changes in these problematic corticosteroid hormone levels. Many of the potential benefits attributable to Holy basil are believed to be due to it containing a component called Ursolic acid. Studies have been performed showing ursolic acid's protective qualities on nerve, liver, and skin tissues as well as immune modulatory effects. Lastly, Holy Basil derivatives have been shown to inhibit the inflammatory COX-2 and LOX enzyme systems. Sufferers of arthritis and inflammatory diseases usually are given side effect ridden prescription drugs to inhibit these very same enzymes. Product Details Each capsule contains 500mg Holy Basil Extract (Tulsi Extract) leaves, also known as Ocimum tenuiflorum - standardized to min. 2% Ursolic Acid. Free of: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Magnesium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Silica, Rice Flour and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source). About the Manufacturer Ayurvedic Herbs Direct's "Advanced Formula" line of premium-quality herbal supplements are based on proven herbal ingredients from around the world which have been formulated into potent and effective health products. These all-natural herbal formulas are distributed exclusively by Ayurvedic Herbs Direct and are produced in the United States at established manufacturers adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes). The Ayurvedic Herbs Direct Advanced Formula line offers only the highest-quality herbal ingredients at reasonable everyday prices.
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