General Dosage
300-600mg standardized leaf extract twice daily
Maximum dose: 1200mg extract daily (higher doses not well-studied long-term)
Holy Basil (Tulsi) Dosage Guide
Evidence:Moderate
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 300-600mg standardized leaf extract twice daily
Timing: Morning and evening; can be taken with or without food
Dosage by Condition
Stress/anxiety
600mg extract twice dailyModerate
Blood sugar support
2.5g leaf powder daily or 300mg extract twice dailyModerate
General wellness
300mg extract daily or 2-3 cups tulsi teaEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stress/anxiety | 600mg extract twice daily | Moderate |
| Blood sugar support | 2.5g leaf powder daily or 300mg extract twice daily | Moderate |
| General wellness | 300mg extract daily or 2-3 cups tulsi tea | Emerging |
Upper limit: 1200mg extract daily (higher doses not well-studied long-term)
Timing & Absorption
Morning and evening; can be taken with or without food
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- ReviewJamshidi N, Cohen MM (2017). The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI PubMed
- RCTSaxena RC, Singh R, Kumar P, et al. (2012). Efficacy of an Extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum (OciBest) in the Management of General Stress. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. DOI PubMed