AOR Holy Basil (Tulsi) 500mg - Adaptogenic Stress Support | 60 Caps
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 2 capsules (1000 mg extract) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80042974 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- STANDARDIZED 10:1 EXTRACT, 500 MG PER CAPSULE: Each vegan capsule delivers 500 mg of Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) leaf extract, standardized 10:1 (equivalent to 5 g of dried leaf) - take 2 capsules daily for a precise, practitioner-grade dose.
- TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC ADAPTOGEN: Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress, in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress.
- SUPPORTS MENTAL CALM & BALANCE: Traditionally valued in Ayurveda for promoting a sense of calm, balance and everyday well-being - Holy Basil (Tulsi) is one of Ayurveda's most revered herbs.
- TRADITIONALLY USED FOR COUGH, COLDS & AS A CARDIOTONIC: Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an expectorant or demulcent to help relieve cough (Kasa) and colds, and traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic.
- SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANTS: Provides antioxidants that help fight the oxidative damage caused by free radicals - natural, plant-based antioxidant protection.
- WILDCRAFTED, PREMIUM SOURCING: Sourced from wildcrafted Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf grown in India, the traditional home of Tulsi in Ayurvedic medicine.
- UP TO A 1-MONTH SUPPLY: 60 vegan capsules - a full month's supply at the recommended dose of 2 capsules daily.
- PREMIUM CANADIAN QUALITY SINCE 1991: Manufactured by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) in Calgary, Alberta, in a GMP-compliant facility and licensed under Health Canada NPN 80042974.
Product Description
Holy Basil - Revered Adaptogenic Herb of Ayurveda
500 mg of Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) leaf extract per vegan capsule, standardized 10:1 (equivalent to 5 g of dried leaf). Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic and to help relieve cough and colds, and used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress - the same revered Tulsi leaf wildcrafted in India and treasured in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80042974.
Standardized 10:1 Holy Basil Extract
500 mg per capsule, equivalent to 5 g dried leaf - Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free
500 mg of Standardized 10:1 Extract
Each vegan capsule delivers 500 mg of Holy Basil leaf extract standardized 10:1 (equivalent to 5 g of dried leaf) - a precise, practitioner-grade dose in one easy capsule.
Simple Twice-Daily Dosing
Take 2 capsules daily, with or without food - one 60-capsule bottle is a full 30-day supply.
What AOR Holy Basil Supports
Holy Basil (Tulsi) is one of Ayurveda's most revered herbs - four ways research and tradition connect it to energy, calm and everyday resilience.
Energy & Resistance to Stress
Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress, in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress.
Mental Calm & Balance
Traditionally valued in Ayurveda for promoting a sense of calm, balance and everyday well-being.
Traditional Cardiotonic & Respiratory Support
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic and as an expectorant or demulcent to help relieve cough and colds.
Antioxidant Protection
A source of antioxidants that help protect against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
AOR Holy Basil: Supplement Facts
Each capsule contains:
- Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf extract, 10:1) Equivalent to 5 g dried leaf500 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Maltodextrin. Capsule: hypromellose.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress, in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an expectorant or demulcent to help relieve cough (Kasa) and colds. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic. Source of antioxidants that help protect against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 2 capsules daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules - swallow them whole. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Recommended Duration of Use: No specific duration restriction is established for this product under its Health Canada licence; as with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner about use beyond a few months.
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if you are pregnant or if you are attempting to conceive. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding, if you have diabetes, or if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medication. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque capsule contient :
- Basilic sacré (extrait de feuille d'Ocimum tenuiflorum, 10:1) Équivalent à 5 g de feuilles séchées500 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Maltodextrine. Capsule : hypromellose.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Utilisé en phytothérapie comme adaptogène pour aider à augmenter l'énergie et la résistance au stress, dans les cas de fatigue mentale et physique liée au stress. Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda comme expectorant ou émollient pour aider à soulager la toux (Kasa) et le rhume. Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda comme cardiotonique. Source d'antioxydants qui aident à protéger contre les dommages oxydatifs causés par les radicaux libres.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 2 capsules par jour, avec ou sans nourriture, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé qualifié. Ne pas croquer, broyer ni mélanger les capsules - les avaler entières. Ne pas dépasser la dose recommandée sauf indication contraire d'un praticien de soins de santé. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : aucune restriction de durée particulière n'est établie pour ce produit en vertu de sa licence de Santé Canada; comme pour tout produit de santé naturel, consultez un praticien de soins de santé pour un usage prolongé au-delà de quelques mois.
Mises en garde : Ne pas utiliser si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous essayez de concevoir. Consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'utilisation si vous allaitez, si vous avez le diabète, ou si vous prenez des médicaments pour le cœur ou pour la pression artérielle. Consultez un praticien de soins de santé si les symptômes persistent ou s'aggravent. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80042974
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Holy Basil
A standardized, single-ingredient adaptogenic herb - premium AOR quality.
Standardized 10:1 extract
500 mg per capsule, equivalent to 5 g of dried leaf - a precise, practitioner-grade dose, not just raw powder.
Energy, calm & resilience
Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to everyday stress.
Traditional Ayurvedic heritage
Wildcrafted Ocimum sanctum leaf from India, traditionally used as a cardiotonic and to relieve cough and colds.
Premium Canadian brand
AOR - Advanced Orthomolecular Research, since 1991. NPN 80042974.
How to use it
Take 2 capsules daily
Adults 18 years and older: take 2 capsules daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Swallow whole
Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules - swallow them whole.
Stay consistent
One 60-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply at 2 capsules per day.
What the research says about Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Educational summaries of published research on Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum / sanctum), also known as Tulsi; not product-specific claims. AOR Holy Basil's claims are the traditional Ayurvedic and adaptogen uses authorized under NPN 80042974.
Studied for countering fatigue-related stress
Published research specifically examined whether Ocimum sanctum may help overcome fatigue stress, situating it among botanicals studied for stress-related fatigue.
ResearchNamed among adaptogenic foods for cortisol control
A 2026 review on mental nutrition highlighted Holy Basil alongside ashwagandha and rhodiola as functional adaptogenic foods of interest for cortisol control and stress adaptation.
ReviewPhenylpropanoids like eugenol reviewed for stress management
A comparative review of herbal stress therapies discussed phenylpropanoid derivatives such as eugenol - Holy Basil's principal active compound - among plant-based approaches linked to cortisol modulation, mood stability and sleep under stress.
ReviewLowered fasting and post-meal blood glucose in a human trial
In a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial in adults with type 2 diabetes, holy basil leaves significantly reduced fasting blood glucose by 21 mg/dL and post-meal glucose by 15.8 mg/dL versus placebo.
Human RCTNamed among the most-studied glucose-lowering Ayurvedic herbs
A systematic review of 62 studies on Ayurvedic diabetes treatments identified holy basil as one of a small number of herbs with evidence of a glucose-lowering effect meriting further study.
Systematic reviewCochrane review found a significant hypoglycemic response
A Cochrane systematic review of 66 randomized trials in type 2 diabetes found that, compared with placebo, holy basil leaves were among the herbal treatments showing a statistically significant hypoglycemic response, with no serious adverse effects reported.
Meta-analysisBoosted immune markers in a double-blind human trial
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, 4 weeks of Tulsi leaf extract significantly increased interferon-gamma, interleukin-4, T-helper cells and natural killer cells in healthy volunteers versus placebo.
Human RCTIncreased T-cell populations in immune-cell screening
A screen of aqueous plant extracts found holy basil significantly increased CD3+ T-cell populations and modulated cytokine output, including TNF-alpha, in immune-cell assays alongside other traditional medicinal plants.
Lab studyHelped preserve immune function during drug-induced stress
In guinea pigs given a combination of anti-tuberculosis drugs, Ocimum sanctum extract partially protected neutrophil function and limited the immune-suppressing and liver-enzyme effects of the drug regimen, though less completely than two of the three other herbs tested.
Animal studyEased generalized anxiety in a controlled clinical trial
In a 60-day controlled trial using 500 mg capsules twice daily - the same unit dose as this product - Ocimum sanctum significantly reduced ratings of generalized anxiety, associated stress and depression, and improved attention.
Human clinical trialHoly basil tea lowered anxiety scores in a randomized trial
In a randomized controlled trial, patients drinking holy basil tea after meals showed a significantly smaller rise in validated anxiety scores (STAI) than a control group during a stressful medical procedure.
Human RCTReviewed among Ayurvedic herbs studied for brain health
A systematic review of traditional Indian herbal medicine for Alzheimer's disease included Tulsi among the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory botanicals studied for supporting cognitive memory and brain function.
Systematic reviewMechanistic study relevant to blood-thinning and blood-pressure medication
In animal studies, Ocimum sanctum fixed oil increased blood-clotting time comparably to aspirin (via inhibition of platelet aggregation), produced a blood-pressure-lowering effect, and extended a sedative's action - a mechanistic basis for the caution around anticoagulant, blood-pressure or sedative medications.
Animal studyMulti-herb Ayurvedic formula showed heparin-comparable anticoagulant activity
A multi-herb Ayurvedic formulation containing Ocimum sanctum among nine botanicals inhibited platelet aggregation and prolonged clotting time comparably to heparin in animal studies, reinforcing why caution is advised alongside blood-thinning medication.
Animal studyAntioxidant activity comparable to vitamin E in animal studies
Ocimum sanctum seed oil reduced tumor incidence and favourably modulated antioxidant enzymes in a mouse model, at efficacy comparable to a standard vitamin E dose - consistent with the plant's broader antioxidant profile.
Animal studyHead-to-head trial against full-spectrum ashwagandha
In a 60-day randomized, double-blind trial, a formula combining rhodiola, holy basil and Schisandra reduced Perceived Stress Scale scores and improved sleep and mood about as effectively as a full-spectrum ashwagandha root formula, with both significantly outperforming placebo.
Human RCTDefines the adaptogen mechanism Holy Basil is classified under
A foundational review describes how adaptogens act on the HPA stress axis and cellular stress-response pathways to build resistance to fatigue - the same 'adaptogen' mechanism under which Holy Basil's traditional energy and stress-resistance use is recognized.
ReviewCompared against the other classic adaptogens
A review of the most extensively studied adaptogens - rhodiola, eleutherococcus and schisandra - summarizes the clinical and mechanistic evidence for this herbal category, the same stress-resistance class that includes Holy Basil.
ReviewEugenol identified as the key active compound
A review of Ocimum sanctum's therapeutic uses concluded that eugenol - present throughout the leaf - is largely responsible for the plant's pharmacological effects across the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems.
ReviewUrsolic acid quantified directly in Holy Basil extract
HPLC analysis of an Ocimum sanctum ethanolic extract measured ursolic acid content at 2.67% by weight, confirming this pentacyclic triterpenoid as a major, quantifiable phytochemical of the plant.
Lab analysisFree-radical scavenging traced to eugenol and flavonoids
A review of Holy Basil's phytochemistry attributes much of its protective, antioxidant activity to eugenol - its principal aromatic constituent - alongside the flavonoids orientin and vicenin, acting via free-radical scavenging and metal-chelating mechanisms.
ReviewAncient reputation examined through a modern scientific lens
A review traces how centuries of traditional Indian use of Tulsi - antimicrobial, adaptogenic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective - have progressively been explored through in vitro, animal and human studies since the mid-20th century.
ReviewFrom sacred temple herb to modern functional food
A historical and phytochemical review traces Tulsi's journey from a sacred plant grown in Indian households and temples to a functional-food ingredient, citing its traditionally recognized adaptogenic, digestive and cognitive-supporting properties.
Historical reviewTulsi's origin recorded in classical Sanskrit texts
A scholarly review of the Brahmavaivartapurana, a classical Sanskrit text foundational to Ayurveda, describes its account of Tulsi's origin and spiritual significance - part of the textual record behind the plant's 'Holy Basil' reputation.
Historical reviewFrequently asked questions
How do I take AOR Holy Basil?
Adults 18 years and older take 2 capsules daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules - swallow them whole, and do not exceed the recommended dose.
What is Holy Basil traditionally used for?
Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also called Tulsi, is used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress, and traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic and as an expectorant or demulcent to help relieve cough and colds.
How much Holy Basil extract is in each capsule?
Each capsule contains 500 mg of Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) leaf extract, standardized 10:1 - equivalent to 5 g of dried leaf. The recommended dose is 2 capsules (1000 mg extract) daily.
Can I take it if I'm pregnant, breastfeeding, or have diabetes?
Do not use if you are pregnant or if you are attempting to conceive. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding, have diabetes, or are taking any heart or blood pressure medication.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - the capsules are vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, with maltodextrin as the only non-medicinal ingredient (capsule: hypromellose).
Where does the Holy Basil come from?
AOR sources wildcrafted Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf from India, the traditional home of Tulsi in Ayurvedic medicine.
How long does one bottle last?
60 vegan capsules provide a full 30-day supply at the recommended dose of 2 capsules daily.
Is AOR Holy Basil made in Canada?
Yes. It is manufactured by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) in Calgary, Alberta, in a GMP-compliant facility, and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80042974.
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80042974. Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is traditionally used in Ayurveda and used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress. Research summaries concern Holy Basil generally and are educational, not product-specific claims. Read and follow the label. Do not use if you are pregnant or attempting to conceive. Consult a health-care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding, have diabetes, or are taking heart or blood pressure medication. Results may vary.
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Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if you are pregnant or if you are attempting to conceive. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding, if you have diabetes, or if you are taking any heart or blood pressure medication. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress, in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an expectorant or demulcent to help relieve cough (Kasa) and colds. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic. Source of antioxidants that help protect against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredient (per 1 capsule): Holy Basil leaf extract (Ocimum tenuiflorum extract 10:1, DHE 5 g) 500 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredient: Maltodextrin. Capsule: Hypromellose.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 2 capsules daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsules - swallow them whole. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Recommended Duration of Use: No specific duration restriction is established for this product under its Health Canada licence; as with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner about use beyond a few months.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.