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Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum
Ayurveda, Western adoption
Adaptogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, modulates cortisol
300-600mg extract or 2-3 cups tea daily
Eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, carvacrol
Holy basil; sacred in Hinduism; pleasant tea; safe daily use; different from culinary basil
Tea, tincture, capsule, fresh leaves
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May interact with anticoagulants, diabetes medications
Pregnancy (high doses); fertility (traditional contraindication)
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