Holy Basil Ocimum Sanctum

Dried leaves of Ocimum sanctum — also called tulsi. Distinct from culinary basil (Ocimum basilicum), holy basil is revered in Ayurveda as "the incomparable one" and used as a daily adaptogenic tonic. Contains eugenol, ursolic acid, and rosmarinic acid.

Benefits of Holy Basil:

Adaptogenic — documented to reduce cortisol and modulate the stress response; classified as an adaptogen in clinical literature

Blood sugar regulation — clinically documented to improve fasting and postprandial glucose in type 2 diabetes

Cognitive support — memory and cognitive function improvements documented in older adult populations

Immune modulation — enhances T-helper cell response and natural killer cell activity

Anti-inflammatory — eugenol and ursolic acid document COX-2 inhibition

Respiratory support — traditionally used for cough, bronchitis, and asthma