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Ocimum gratissimum
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Shrubby basil of Africa and Asia; one of three Tulsi varieties used in Ayurveda; also widely used across Africa for infections and malaria.
Shrubby basil of Africa and Asia; one of three Tulsi varieties used in Ayurveda; also widely used across Africa for infections and malaria. Key active compounds include eugenol, thymol, carvacrol.
eugenol, along with thymol and carvacrol, are the primary bioactive compounds in Vana Tulsi. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
Antimicrobial
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Antifungal
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Adaptogen
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Adaptogenic tonic in Ayurveda (Vana Tulsi variety)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Malaria and fever across Africa
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing in African medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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