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Holy basil
Also called: Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum
An adaptogenic herb from Ayurvedic tradition used to support resilience to stress, steady mood, and balanced blood sugar.
Commonly used for
- Stress
- Mood support
- Blood sugar balance
- Mental clarity
Found naturally in
- Holy basil leaves, traditionally brewed as tulsi tea
Label red flags
- 'Adrenal' blends that hide each herb's amount
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy or trying to conceive (animal studies suggest effects on fertility)
- Taking blood thinners
- Taking diabetes medicine (it may lower blood sugar)
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Adrenal glands
These small glands on top of your kidneys make cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline, which manage energy, blood pressure, and your stress response.
Pancreas
Your pancreas makes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon, which keep blood sugar steady.
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