{"product_id":"holy-basil-1-2-herbal-extrat-co","title":"Holy Basil 1:2 (Herbal Extract Co)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoly Basil, aka Tulsi, is an\u003cstrong\u003e adaptogen, nervine, and immune-modulating\u003c\/strong\u003e herb, native to India and a sacred plant in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years. It helps \u003cstrong\u003ereduce stress, anxiety, and adrenal fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it valuable for \u003cstrong\u003enervous system exhaustion, mood imbalances, and cognitive fog\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eimmune-enhancing\u003c\/strong\u003e properties support \u003cstrong\u003erespiratory infections, allergies, and chronic inflammation\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its \u003cstrong\u003eantioxidant \u003c\/strong\u003eeffects protect against \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular strain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Holy basil is also used to support \u003cstrong\u003edigestion, reduce bloating, and regulate blood sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a versatile herb for \u003cstrong\u003estress-related and inflammatory conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eRevered as a sacred rasayana in Ayurveda for longevity, clarity, and spiritual wellbeing. Traditionally used for respiratory infections, digestive weakness, stress, anxiety, “clouded mind,” and immune fortification. Considered a protector herb for both body and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptogen, relaxing nervine, antidepressant, anxiolytic, neuroprotective, antioxidant, immune modulator, analgesic, chemopreventive, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, expectorant, cardioprotective, hypolipidaemic, hepatoprotective, aromatic digestive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Fatigue, stress and related conditions, mood disorders (anxiety and mild depression), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), poor memory and cognition, Alzheimer’s disease\u003cbr\u003e•    Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke\u003cbr\u003e•    Viral infections, fungal infections, skin infections, respiratory tract infections such as colds and influenza, herpes simplex virus (HSV), acne, allergic rhinitis, asthma, tooth decay, gingivitis\u003cbr\u003e•    High blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance\u003cbr\u003e•    Peptic ulcers, indigestion\u003cbr\u003e•    Pain, headache, arthritis\u003cbr\u003e•    Hepatic disease, fatty liver disease\u003cbr\u003e•    Cancer prevention, adjunct to radiotherapy, heavy metal toxicity\u003cbr\u003e•    Issues and physical demands faced by modern air travellers such as infection, fatigue, thrombosis, dealing with anxiety, low oxygen in the body tissues (hypoxia), radiation, industrial chemicals and poor sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarming, drying, pungent, sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh doses of holy basil are best avoided in pregnancy. It has been used traditionally throughout pregnancy however there is preclinical evidence to suggest that high doses may have antifertility and abortifacient effects. Further research in humans is necessary to confirm this as experimental evidence cannot be extrapolated to human use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoly basil has been used for countless generations, in different cultures and systems of medicine, without any specific safety concerns. Patients should discontinue holy basil at least two weeks before elective surgical procedures due to potential antiplatelet and hypotensive effects, which might cause excessive bleeding and interfere with blood pressure control if used perioperatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these interactions have not been reported, and they may not be clinically significant, monitor with anticoagulant\/antiplatelet drugs due to theoretical additive effects, phenobarbital due to theoretical risk of increased sedation and hypoglycaemic medications due to holy basil’s anti-diabetic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithania, Korean Ginseng, Reishi, Liquorice, Rhodiola, Siberian Ginseng, Gotu Kola\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Extract Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439958024388,"sku":"Ocimum tenuiflorum","price":0.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/Herbal_Extract_Co_Holy_Basil_500_mL_1_2_1.webp?v=1764745342","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/holy-basil-1-2-herbal-extrat-co","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}