BOTANICALS
Holy basil (extract, 2% ursolic acid)
Holy basil (tulsi) is an Ayurvedic adaptogen that supports stress resilience and a calm mood.
Also known as: tulsi, Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy basil extract
At a glance
- Form
- Holy basil extract · 2% ursolic acid
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 300 mg a day (you can change it)
- Studied for
- Stress & resilience*
What the research says
In a placebo-controlled trial, holy basil extract lowered stress, sleep-problem scores and cortisol.*
RCT (double-blind, placebo-controlled) · 100 · Lopresti AL, Front Nutr 2022. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave holy basil out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Fertility / IVF medicines
- Semaglutide
- Tirzepatide
- Liraglutide, retatrutide or another GLP-1
- Insulin
- Metformin
- SGLT2 inhibitor
- Sulfonylurea or meglitinide
- Other diabetes pills
- Warfarin
- Other blood thinner
- Antiplatelet
- Alzheimer’s antibody infusion
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- and 1 more
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
Health conditions
- Bleeding disorder or low platelets
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition.
Questions
How much holy basil a day?
apiece formulas usually include 300 mg a day.
What is holy basil used for?
Holy basil (tulsi) is an Ayurvedic adaptogen that supports stress resilience and a calm mood. In apiece it is part of formulas for Stress & resilience.*
Who should be careful with holy basil?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Fertility / IVF medicines; Semaglutide; Tirzepatide; Liraglutide, retatrutide or another GLP-1; Insulin; Metformin; SGLT2 inhibitor; Sulfonylurea or meglitinide; Other diabetes pills; Warfarin and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get holy basil in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Holy basil can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.