Ocimum tenuiflorum
Key actions
AdaptogenAnti-inflammatoryAntioxidantImmunomodulator / immune supportNeuroprotective / cognition support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- AnxietyGood
- StressGood
- Blood sugar / diabetes supportGood
- Cold & fluGood
- Fatigue / low energyGood
- Immune supportGood
- Cognitive functionModerate
- MemoryModerate
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
From the Materia Medica
Known as Tulsi, a sacred adaptogenic herb at the heart of Ayurvedic daily ritual.
Selected studies & references
ReviewOcimum sanctum (Tulsi) as a Potential Immunomodulator for the Treatment of Ischemic Injury in the Brain (2024)
ReviewThe Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature (2017)
ReviewThe Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature (2017)
ReviewRadio protective effects of the Ayurvedic medicinal plant Ocimum sanctum Linn. (Holy Basil): A memoir (2016)
ReviewOcimum sanctum L (Holy Basil or Tulsi) and its phytochemicals in the prevention and treatment of cancer (2013)
All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.