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AOR AOR - Holy Basil 500mg, 60 vcaps

AOR Holy Basil - Also known as Ocimum sanctum or tulsi, Holy Basil is a medicinal plant with a long history of traditional use in India and in Ayurvedic medicine. An excellent herbal option for those looking for an anti-stress supplement with additional blood sugar balancing and cardiovascular benefits. Holy basil is mainly used as an adaptogen as it has been reported to induce relaxation, promote a feeling of calm and reduce stress and moodiness. It has also been shown to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol in diabetic subjects, and animal studies have shown reductions in cortisol, the stress hormone.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $32.28 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Adaptogen support: Herbs traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress.
Steady energy: Supports balanced energy without the spike and the crash.
Calm focus: Helps you stay even through demanding days.

Best suited to: wants a plant-based option for daily stress and mood support, already eats well and wants a gentle adaptogen, not a sedative, prefers a single-herb capsule over a multi-ingredient stress blend.

What the research supports

Each capsule holds 500 mg of Holy Basil leaf extract, with two capsules the suggested daily amount. The 60-capsule bottle lasts one month.

Stress and mood trials typically use 500 to 1200 mg a day.

Stress and mood (evidence: moderate, from small human rcts): Holy basil is thought to lower the stress hormone response and calm an overactive nervous system. Human trials report less perceived stress and improved mood after several weeks of daily use.
Blood sugar (evidence: moderate, from small human rcts): Compounds in holy basil appear to slow carbohydrate breakdown and improve how cells respond to insulin. Trials in people with elevated blood sugar show lower fasting and post-meal readings.
Cholesterol (evidence: limited, from small human trials): Holy basil may help the body clear excess cholesterol alongside its effect on blood sugar. Evidence for this is thinner and less consistently studied than the blood sugar effect.

Read the literature: Stress and mood on PubMed, Blood sugar on PubMed, Cholesterol on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

wants a plant-based option for daily stress and mood support: Holy basil at 1000 mg daily has traditional and some clinical use for reducing stress and moodiness.
already eats well and wants a gentle adaptogen, not a sedative: Holy basil is described as promoting calm rather than causing drowsiness, unlike some sleep-focused herbs.
prefers a single-herb capsule over a multi-ingredient stress blend: This product contains only holy basil leaf extract with no added B vitamins, theanine or other adaptogens diluting the dose.

Look elsewhere if

pregnant or trying to conceive: Skip it and ask a practitioner what is appropriate. The label rules it out for pregnancy outright, so this is not a dose question.
managing blood sugar or blood pressure with medication: Talk to a pharmacist about interactions before adding holy basil, since it can lower blood sugar and affect blood pressure, and consider tracking readings closely if you do use it.
wants fast, noticeable calm within an hour: Look at an amino acid like L-theanine, which acts more quickly, since holy basil works more gradually as a daily adaptogen.

What to expect

Most people using an adaptogen like this notice a subtler shift in stress reactivity and mood over two to four weeks of daily use rather than an immediate calming effect. It is not a fast-acting anti-anxiety product.

How it compares

Compared with ashwagandha: Holy basil has more traditional and some clinical support specifically for blood sugar and cholesterol balance alongside stress, whereas ashwagandha is more studied for cortisol and sleep. The tradeoff: Ashwagandha generally has more robust modern human trial data at standardized doses, while this holy basil extract isn't standardized to a specific compound.

Product details

Active ingredient: Holy Basil leaf extract (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 500mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Adults: Take two capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take two capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Holy Basil leaf extract (Ocimum tenuiflorum): 500mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Maltodextrin, silicon dioxide. Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with thyroid, sedative or immune medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Holy Basil

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.