Holy Basil

• Sacred plant with numerous and diverse virtues
• Reduces anxiety and promotes blood sugar balance
• Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and pain relieving
• Clinically proven dose

Although related to the basil we use in cooking, holy basil has distinct medicinal properties. Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum) is a medicinal plant with a long history of traditional use in India and Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, holy basil was used to treat malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, skin diseases, joint inflammation, painful eye conditions, chronic fever, and insect bites. This is likely due to the many active constituents of holy basil, including tannins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids, which are responsible for its antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, analgesic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and cell-protective activities.

Nowadays, holy basil is primarily used as an adaptogen, as it has been shown to induce relaxation, promote a sense of calm, and reduce stress and mood. It has also been shown to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in diabetic subjects. Animal studies have shown it to reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

AOR Holy Basil is an excellent option for those looking for an herbal stress-relieving supplement that offers additional benefits of stabilizing blood sugar levels and supporting cardiovascular health.