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Holy Basil

Ocimum sanctum

Holy Basil
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Overview

Adaptogen/nervine support for chronic stress load; carminative digestive support; antimicrobial support as adjunct (aligned with actions and body systems tagged on this entry).

Plant family

Lamiaceae

Parts used

Leaf

Actions

Adaptogen · Nervine · Carminative · Antimicrobial

Affinities

Nervous · Immune · Digestive · Respiratory

Body systems

Nervous · Immune · Digestive · Respiratory

Tissue states

Cold · Damp · Stagnant

Traditional use

Ayurvedic/Tulsi traditional use as a sacred plant and daily tonic for vitality and resilience; traditional use for respiratory and digestive support (broad traditional pattern; this entry currently lacks detailed notes).

Current use

Adaptogen/nervine support for chronic stress load; carminative digestive support; antimicrobial support as adjunct (aligned with actions and body systems tagged on this entry).

Evidence notes

This is currently a blank shell entry; these uses are inferred from the tagged actions/body systems and general Tulsi tradition. Add HERB 304 textbook details if/when you capture them for precise indications and cautions.