Meta Information
ID:holy-basil
Name:Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Schema Version:1.5
Alternate Names
- Tulsi
- Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Ocimum sanctum
Intervention Type
therapeutic_agent
Expected Cost Mean
Low Cost:
10
High Cost:
30
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Cost for a one-month supply of standardized extract capsules.
Summary
Holy Basil is an adaptogenic herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to mitigate stress responses. Its bioactive compounds may help regulate cortisol, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress, thereby supporting metabolic health and cellular resilience against age-related decline.
Purpose
Adaptogen for stress resilience, inflammation control, and metabolic support.
Card Summary
An adaptogenic herb that may improve stress resilience and reduce inflammation.
Drug Class
Drugs In Class
Empty Array
Impact
Score:
4.5
Justification:
Primarily targets stress pathways with some metabolic benefits; not a core aging driver.
Evidence
Grade:
B
Score:
5.5
Justification:
Some human RCTs exist for stress/anxiety, but limited large-scale longevity data.
Safety
Score:
2.5
Justification:
Generally recognized as safe with a long history of traditional use.
Flags
- May interact with blood thinners (e.g., warfarin) and anti-diabetic medications.
- May lower blood sugar; monitor glucose levels if diabetic.
- Use with caution during pregnancy or when trying to conceive due to limited data.
Verdict
A safe adaptogen for stress management; longevity impact is indirect.
Created
2026-04-26T18:04:52.245408Z
Model
Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)
Delivery
Route:
oral
Scope:
- systemic
Indication
Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Holy Basil is an adaptogenic herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to mitigate stress responses. Its bioactive compounds may help regulate cortisol, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress...
Typical Protocol
- Take 300-600 mg of a standardized leaf extract daily, often in divided doses.