Holy Basil

Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), known as tulsi in ayurveda, is used as an adaptogen in India. Holy basil has a reputation for helping to balance the body's stress response, possibly by normalizing cortisol production in the adrenals. The ursolic acid in holy basil has been shown in invitro studies to reduce COX-2, an inflammatory enzyme. Holy basil is also used to help maintain normal blood sugar levels and promote focused clarity.