Holy Basil Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) – organic glycerine herbal extract dietary supplement • organic tulsi • liquid extract • alcohol-free formula • 1:1 ratio • dropper dosing • vegan formula • 50 ml

Holy basil is an aromatic plant with a long history of use in Ayurveda. In English-language materials, it is commonly referred to as holy basil or tulsi. Botanicals For Life uses its aerial parts.

The product is for adults who prefer a single-herb supplement without alcohol and with no declared caffeine. Before use, read the ingredients, recommended amount and warnings on the label.

The 1 : 1 ratio means that 1 ml of the finished extract corresponds to 1 000 mg of dried plant material. It is a production figure describing the relationship between the amount of dried herb and the finished liquid extract.

One 1 ml serving, approximately 20 drops, provides the equivalent of 1 000 mg of dried aerial parts. This amount is approximately equivalent to 5 000 mg of fresh plant material.

At one 1ml serving, the bottle provides approximately 50 servings. At one serving daily, this works out at approximately 50 days.

One recommended serving is 1 ml, approximately 20 drops. Take it directly or mix it into a small amount of water. Always follow the current label and do not exceed the recommended daily amount.

The available product specification does not require a particular time of day. Choose a time that suits your taste preferences and usual routine, and keep to the recommended amount stated on the label.

The finished extract is declared alcohol-free. Its liquid base consists of organic coconut-derived vegetable glycerin and purified water.

The absence of alcohol in the finished carrier does not in itself determine concentration. The extraction ratio and amount of dried raw material per serving are among the relevant points for comparison. Here, the ratio is 1 : 1, so 1 ml corresponds to one gram of dried herb.

At a 1 : 1 ratio, 1 ml of finished extract represents the equivalent of 1 g of dried plant material. At a 1 : 5 ratio, 1 ml represents approximately one fifth of this equivalent. The ratio does not indicate how much of a specific compound, such as ursolic acid, is present; that would require standardisation.

The liquid format allows the serving to be measured with a dropper and does not require swallowing capsules. When comparing products, also check whether capsules contain plain powder, a standardised extract or another type of extract. Some competing capsules, for example, are standardised to a specific percentage of ursolic acid, whereas the main declared parameter here is the 1 : 1 ratio.

With tea, the strength of the infusion depends on the amount of herb, water temperature and steeping time. With this liquid extract, the amount of dried raw material per 1 ml is precisely defined by the 1 : 1 ratio. Tea, by contrast, offers a different taste experience and a larger volume of liquid.

The product specification does not state a specific percentage standardisation for ursolic acid or any other individual compound. The declared parameter is the 1 : 1 extraction ratio. Standardisation and extraction ratio are two different figures.

Listed characteristic compounds include eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid and ocimumosides. Their presence describes the chemical profile of the plant but does not in itself guarantee a particular health outcome.

The aerial parts of holy basil are the declared plant material used in this extract. When comparing different products, check whether they use the leaves, the whole aerial part, seeds or another part of the plant, as these are not interchangeable raw materials.

Holy basil is known by the botanical name Ocimum sanctum; the synonym Ocimum tenuiflorum is also used in scientific sources. Common names include tulsi and holy basil.

Holy basil is not a source of caffeine in the way coffee or tea is, and caffeine is not listed in the declared ingredients of this product. This may be useful for customers who do not want to increase their daily intake of stimulants.

The available product specification does not require a particular time of day. Choose a time that fits your usual routine and allows you to keep to the recommended amount. The current instructions on the label always take priority.

Yes, the liquid serving can be added to a small amount of water for easier use. The glycerin base has a naturally milder and slightly sweet taste profile compared with alcohol tinctures.

Yes. The product is described as suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets, and no animal-derived ingredients are listed in the declared formulation.

Yes. Both the holy basil and coconut-derived vegetable glycerin are described as certified organic ingredients. This is therefore more specific than simply describing the plant as a natural ingredient.

The finished extract is described as made in the United Kingdom. This is also one of the details that distinguishes the product from anonymous herbal tinctures without clearly stated brand provenance.

The main difference is the combination of certified organic raw material, a 1 : 1 ratio, a clearly stated plant part, an alcohol-free coconut glycerin base and a vegan formulation. When comparing it with a conventional tincture, consider the same five parameters rather than only bottle size or price.

No. They are two different ways of describing a product. A 1 : 1 ratio describes the relationship between the plant material used and the liquid extract. Standardisation, by contrast, states the amount of a specific measured compound. The relevant choice depends on which figure matters more to you and whether you prefer drops or capsules.

Only to a limited extent. This product declares a 1 : 1 ratio, whereas standardised extracts state a defined amount of a specific measured compound. Comparisons therefore need to consider the raw material, part used, dose and processing method.

No. It is a food supplement, not a medicinal product. It is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle, and the recommended daily amount should not be exceeded.

These are different types of supplements. When combining them, follow the recommended amounts for both products and take into account your total magnesium intake from other supplements. If you take medicines or have a health condition, check that the combination is appropriate with a doctor or pharmacist.

Vitamin D and holy basil are quite different in nature. With vitamin D, total daily intake from food, supplements and, where relevant, laboratory values should be considered. When combining them, follow the dosage for both products and check that you are not taking vitamin D from several products at the same time.

Interactions cannot generally be ruled out with herbal supplements. If you regularly take medicines, particularly over the long term, check compatibility with a doctor or pharmacist before using the herbal extract at the same time.

The available information does not provide sufficient evidence to recommend independent use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without professional advice. During these periods, discuss the use of holy basil with a doctor or pharmacist in advance.