Enhancement of bone marrow radioprotection and reduction of WR-2721 toxicity by Ocimum sanctum. Evaluation of anti-ulcerogenic and ulcer-healing properties of Ocimum sanctum Linn. K., Maurya, R., Srivastava, S., Sharma, S., and Palit, G. View abstract.ĭharmani, P., Kuchibhotla, V. A comparative study of radioprotection by Ocimum flavonoids and synthetic aminothiol protectors in the mouse. Radioprotective effect of leaf extract of Indian medicinal plant Ocimum sanctum. Modulation of glutathione and antioxidant enzymes by Ocimum sanctum and its role in protection against radiation injury. Hypoglycemic effect of Ocimum sanctum leaf extract in normal and streptozotocin diabetic rats. A comparative evaluation of some blood sugar lowering agents of plant origin. Adaptogenic activity of Siotone, a polyherbal formulation of Ayurvedic rasayanas. K., Bhattacharya, A., and Chakrabarti, A. In vivo enhancement of natural killer cell activity through tea fortified with Ayurvedic herbs. P., Albers, R., Joshi, M., and Banerjee, G. View abstract.īhat, J., Damle, A., Vaishnav, P. Modulatory influence of alcoholic extract of Ocimum leaves on carcinogen-metabolizing enzyme activities and reduced glutathione levels in mouse. View abstract.īanerjee, S., Prashar, R., Kumar, A., and Rao, A. Protective effect of oleanolic acid and ursolic acid against lipid peroxidation. Anticarcinogenic effects of some Indian plant products. Effect of Ocimum sanctum on noise induced changes in neutrophil functions. A comparative study of different crude extracts of Ocimum sanctum on noise stress. Reversible anti-fertility effect of benzene extract of Ocimum sanctum leaves on sperm parameters and fructose content in rats. Comparative evaluation of efficacy of 0.2% Chlorhexidine, Listerine and Tulsi extract mouth rinses on salivary Streptococcus mutans count of high school children-RCT. Stop using holy basil at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.Īgarwal, P. Surgery: Holy basil might slow blood clotting, so there is a concern that it could increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. In theory, this could worsen hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism: People with hypothyroidism have low levels of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine. Stay on the safe side and avoid using.īreast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if holy basil is safe to use during breast-feeding. It is not known if this happens in humans. In animals, large doses of holy basil seem to reduce the chance of getting pregnant or having a full-length pregnancy. Pregnancy: Holy basil is possibly unsafe when taken during pregnancy or when trying to become pregnant. When applied to the skin: Holy basil is possibly safe when used as a mouthwash, short-term. There isn't enough reliable information available to know if it is safe to use long-term. Taking holy basil might cause nausea or diarrhea. Holy basil leaf extract has been safely used at a dose of 500 mg daily for 60-90 days. When taken by mouth: Holy basil is possibly safe when used short-term.

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