Holy Basil: Natural Anxiety and Stress Support…and more

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In response to the growing need for effective and innovative Brain health solutions, LEHVOSS Nutrition offer premium, sustainable Holy Basil, standardised to 2% ursolic acid, under our own PlantNutra® brand.

According to research, Holy Basil offers various benefits including enhanced wellbeing, stress alleviation, mood stabilisation, and support for emotional and mental vitality. Regular intake of Holy Basil may help in reducing stress, anxiety, depression, improve concentration, and could be useful in treating generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) as a natural anxiolytic.1

For the perfect synergy, combine Holy Basil with Witholytin®, backed by clinical research highlighting its significant benefits for reducing fatigue and stress.

The finding indictaed that Witholytin®, a high-quality ashwagandha extract, standardised to 1.5% total withanolides from the roots, resulted in a substantial 45.81% decrease in the total score of the Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFS) and a 38.59% decrease in stress levels.

Furthermore, a systematic review of 24 human studies on Holy Basil indicates that this powerful herb may help normalise glucose levels, blood pressure, and lipid profiles, while also mitigating psychological and immunological stress.2

The importance of Holy Basil in Traditional Medicine

In Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old medical system focused on natural and holistic health, Holy Basil and Ashwagandha are renowned for their adaptogenic properties, celebrated for maintaining healthy mind, body, and spirit.

In 2019, anxiety disorders emerged as the most widespread mental health conditions globally, impacting approximately 301 million individuals, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 

Uncover more benefits of Holy Basil and Witholytin® by visiting our dedicated pages or contact us.

References:
(1) Bhattacharyya D. et al. Controlled programmed trial of ocimum sanctum leaf on generalized anxiety disorders. Nepal Med Coll J 2008.
(2) Jamshidi N. et al. The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Hindawi Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2017.
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