Efficacy of an extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum for reducing general stress: a randomized controlled trial
Saxena RC, Singh R, Kumar P, Negi MP, Saxena VS, Geetharani P, Allan JJ, Venkateshwarlu K
Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Methodology
Six-week randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of Ocimum tenuiflorum extract 1200 mg daily in adults with general stress symptoms
Key Findings
Overall stress symptom scores improved by 39% with the extract versus placebo, with the greatest change in forgetfulness, sexual problems, exhaustion and sleep problems.
Conclusions
Standardised holy basil extract reduced self-reported stress symptoms over six weeks.
Limitations
Symptom-score outcome only; no biomarker confirmation; industry involvement.
Supplements Studied
Overall stress symptom scores improved by 39% with the extract versus placebo.
Outcomes Measured
Overall stress symptom scores improved by 39% with the extract versus placebo.
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