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My 6 months granddaughter had a bad chest cold and her nose was filled with thick yellowish/greenish cold. The doctor said that there is no medication for so young children. We boiled a few leaves of Tulsi in water and put it in a humidifier. We then went into the room turn the humidifier on and she fell asleep and the cold and congestion was 75% gone. The next day we repeat it and she was cured o...

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I heard it helps in weight loss

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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
10/24/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Holy Basil is the best CURE for any stress-related conditions. It also has other benefits for metabolism, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems. Thank God for this miraculous medicine.

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bbflwr | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/17/2022
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I have chronic anxiety. I don't take any prescribed medications (though I probably should). Tulsi works like a dream for my anxiety. Before stressful meeting or presentations or when I'm feeling particularly triggered, I will either have a cup of tulsi tea (1 or 2 bags depending on how anxious) or I will take about 900mg of encapsulated herb. I have never had any side effects. It makes me feel alert and smooth and removes the tension in my abdomen -- no sleepiness or sedative effect. Highly recommend. Read More Read Less

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Holy basil | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/10/2021
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I have chronic pain and high stress load at work, I get anxiety attacks in the environment and struggle to breathe. When I take this in the morning with my coffee and breakfast on a hard day- it works. Stress is there-just able to cope better. And I can breathe. I use high quality Whole Foods formula. I don’t know how it works, maybe it lowers the pain so that the brain is better or maybe it helps the brain to process the pain and stress better. But it is now something I like to have on hand to take on hard daysRead More Read Less

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Britt | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
11/10/2021
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Overall rating 4.7
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Tulsi has been the only thing to ease my anxiety in high pressure situations. I’m able to be confident and calm every single time. Even when I’m facilitating events with numerous high-level stakeholders (last week was with a top-level EPA official), I’m able to stay calm and appear confident. As someone who manages anxiety and depression, I am so so grateful for discovering this miracle tool. I drink tea with a single tea bag about 10-15 mins before the stressful event and am good to go. After a decade of use, I’ve noticed a new side effect in the last couple weeks — headaches. It’s like the repressed anxiety comes back with a vengeance after I’m done with the stressful day. This could be because I’m using lots of energy to focus on what I’m saying and am in front of a computer. But the headache seems to only come on days when I’ve used tulsi. Still will continue to use it, but hoping to find a solution to the headaches. Read More Read Less

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Robin | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
11/14/2018
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I use the HerbPharm Holy Basil drops, half a dropper 3-4 times daily. Based on research studies for use with anxiety, stress, and adrenal support, I use this to help me with anxiety related to PTSD. I do not want to use benzodiazepines regularly, and the Holy Basil helps with social anxiety and my ability to be in large crowds. I have had fewer panic attacks since using as well. Overall, I feel much more "present" and able to get through my day at ease.

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namaste | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/8/2018
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I experience much less anxiety throughout my day. I am calmer overall and better able to handle stressful events when they happen.

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Lizzie | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/6/2017
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It is my son taking it, on a tip, I got him some for his Tourette's Syndrome. He's 32 yrs. He is on a few regular drugs including some Ativan and Prozac and keppra, but this has really helped him to relax and has even stopped some of his motor and vocal tics.

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olik | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/4/2017
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I use it 300 mg 3x day for anxiety. it helps.

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perfectpurvee | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
2/14/2016
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Overall rating 4.7
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I started taking this about a month ago to help lower my glucose levels and it has help a lot along with my sinus problems. My glucos levels have gone from the high 160's to 112 or so. I am hoping to take this long term.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
8/28/2015
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use for stress and headaches. taking it sublingually and night. i've found it to be very effective.

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WULIMAC | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
8/25/2015
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Overall rating 4.0
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I SEEM TO BE MUCH CALMER WHEN USING HOLY BASIL. I USE IT ABOUT 3-4 TIMES A WEEK.

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Betty | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
5/13/2015
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I experienced a very difficult death in my family and very unexpected tragedy. I went into severe depression. Holy basis has significantly helped with counseling. It has reduced my depression to a manageable state and sometimes, it clears it up with few symptoms. I love it. I take 1500mg a day, divided up in 500mg three times daily. I would not know what to do without it. No side effects and I have been taking it for about 5 months now and plan to continue until I no longer need it.

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/25/2015
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I truly thank God for finding this tea! Was using Camille at first and it was ok, but it was masking still hard to get through the day, and then I googled teas for Anxiety and Holy Basil! A REAL blessing from God. Thank you Jesus! I found the answer. No meds jus tea!

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Christine | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/17/2015
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Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking the holy basil supplement pill for about a week to relieve stress. I started taking it before a big presentation. This is better than antidepressents and has even increased my lipido which has improved my marriage :-)

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balmerhon | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/17/2015
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Overall rating 4.7
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amazing. Took one before leaving work. On the road (freeway, Los Angeles!) I noticed I was driving like a "B" versus an A++ (ie. get out of my way, using horn, etc.) I was driving probably 'normally', and I didn't get it, until I remembered I had taken the HB! No grogginess, fogginess, etc. just brings my anxiety down quickly, and this was just one capsule! I am on psych meds, so don't take as much now, but still use for doctor visits, anything stressful. A++, i'm thinking about slowly lowering meds and trying HB as replacement, with dr. approval, of course! Two men friends I recommended to with high stress take it for years now! It's mild yet so effective, and so many other uses too! Highly recommend! :)Read More Read Less

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/27/2014
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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/27/2014
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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/27/2014
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LoLoB | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/12/2014
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I went to my local health food store looking for some relief before my dr put me on anti-depressants. I loathe those drugs, they make me feel and act like a zombie. One of the sales people suggested holy basil supplements. She said she had started taking them the week before because her mother passed away. I got in my car, opened them up and took 2. I feel so much better. I have also noticed that my glucose readings are lower too. It's only been a month, I have not experienced any side effects so I am going to continue taking these supplements and incorporate a cup of tea in the evenings. If things change, I doubt that they will though, I will update my review.Read More Read Less

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LYNND | Age: 35-44 |
12/3/2014
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I have been taking daily inhaled corticosteroids for asthma for over 20 years. Holy Basil is the first herb I have come across that helps reduce the sensation of tightness or heaviness in the chest caused by asthma, without the stimulant effect typical of asthma medications (Holy Basil works similarly to Mucinex.) Holy Basil also reduces stress, which can help promote sleep without feeling groggy or doped up. In fact, I find Holy Basil most useful against AM insomnia (waking too early with inability to get back to sleep). I began taking Holy Basil, initially, as an alternative to NSAIDS because it seems to help relieve muscular pain to some extent. I find Holy Basil works best in standardized capsule form on an empty stomach. When taking more than one capsule per day, it is possible to become hypoglycemic (for those who are prone, like me, to reactive hypoglycemia). My most surprising experience with Holy Basil came recently when I ate something that disagreed with me at dinner. The rest of the evening and the night that followed I experienced lower abdominal cramps. In the morning I awoke to my usual AM insomnia and took a Holy Basil capsule to get back to sleep. The intestinal cramps were gone within 40 minutes, and did not return.Read More Read Less

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