Does Holy Basil help with anxiety?
Yes, for most people. 94% of 35 people who reported on Holy Basil for anxiety say it improved. 3% noticed no change and 3% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
94%better35 reports · medium confidence
33 better1 no change1 worse
Ranked #30 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Holy Basil and anxiety
“I do drink the tea at times and haven’t noticed anything for delaying ejaculation. It’s great for anxiety and stress, though.”
“I've tried Holy Basil tea and supplements and it's never done anything for me...wires me up even more...others say it works for them...reduces anxiety.”
“Holy Basil is another. Doesn't work for me that shit messes me up but some people say it works to reduce Cortisol.”
“I also found ashwagandha, holy basil and to a lesser extent schizandra berry to be helpful with anxiety and resistance to stress.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 4 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Holy Basil.
Side effects people mention
fatigue 2irritability 1sluggishness 1cold extremities 1strong smell 1
What else is Holy Basil used for?
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