SFERA BIO NUTRITION - Tulsi (Holy Basil) 60 Capsules

Ocimum sanctum, also known as Holy basil or Tulsi, is an aromatic plant native to India and Southeast Asia. Tulsi is used as a traditional medicine and may aid digestion, stimulate appetite, increase energy, increase resistance to stress (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress) and act as a source of antioxidants. In Sfera products a high quality Ocimum sanctum methanol leaf extract, providing Ursolic acid contents of 2 – 3%, is used.

As its Latin name implies it is considered a very sacred plant. It is high in sattva imparting the quality of lightness and spiritual clarity. An excellent herb for lifting the heaviness of fevers, coughs and colds.

Lungs: Tulsi may help to clear mucus from the lungs and upper respiratory tract. Tulsi may help to treat fevers and flu by encouraging sweating and therefore bringing the temperature down. It may be used in asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis and other respiratory allergies. Tulsi have been shown to increase vital lung capacity and reduce laboured breathing.

Digestion: Due to the aromatic pungency, Tulsi may help to calm a fermentive digestive tract. It may help to increase appetite and is a good warming stimulant to the digestion.

Nerves: Can we used as a mild nervine for heightening awareness and mental clarity.

Ingredients

One vegetarian capsule provides: Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi / Holy Basil) [leaves, extract standardised for a minimum of 2% ursolic acid] 500 mg. Other ingredients: Vegetarian capsule, natural flow agent and microcrystalline cellulose.

Directions

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Key Benefits

• Sfera Tulsi may aid digestion and stimulate appetite.

• Sfera Tulsi may assist to increase energy and resistance to stress (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress).

• Sfera Tulsi may help to clear mucus from the lungs.

• Sfera Ayurvedic Tulsi is a source of antioxidants.

Warnings & Precautions

Do not take Sfera Tulsi:

• if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of Sfera Tulsi.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you have a heart condition.

• If you have diabetes.

• If you are taking any heart or blood pressure medication.

Other medicines and Sfera Tulsi:

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking heart or blood pressure medication.

• Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines.)

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.

Sources:

[1] SAHPRA Complementary Medicines – Health Supplements Safety and Efficacy. (7.04 June20)

[2] Sfera Tulsi Patient information leaflet

[3] Canadian Monograph – Holy Basil

[4] Auyrvedic Medicine. The principles of traditional practice. Sebastian Pole. ISBN 13978-0-443-10090-1