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Reviewer: Stardude, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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I am 70 and use a CPAP to remain asleep. In order to use the CPAP I must be able to breathe easily through my nose. A period of time of 6-8 weeks duration of suffering with a runny nose, I was unable to use the CPAP and of course suffered with sleep deprivation. After reading of the incredible benefits of Holy Basil, I bought a 18-pack box of teabags made by Organic India at my local health stor
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Reviewer: 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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After trying various at home treatment options for my hirsutism issues, I ran across this supplement as a last resort and decided to try it. I can honestly say that after taking it daily for a month now I can see a significant reduction in the symptoms I have been experiencing for years including PCOS and excessive body hair growth. I am anxious to see just how much this herb improves my condition
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Reviewer: Talita, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Holy Basil has improved my mental clarity.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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This review is for Himalaya HOLY BASIL 60 Capsules (Tulsi).
While I have only been taking it a few days (for general wellness / inflammation, mental clarity), I also discovered that it works well for me as an adaptogen to alleviate stress.
I also take l-methylfolate (which helps the body make certain neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals, specifically serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrin
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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Discovered Tulsi Tea when in India last year when my husband had a really nasty bout of gastroenteritis, and the tea assisted to calm his mood and his symptoms very quickly. On return visit to India this year, I drank Tulsi Tea during the whole trip - three weeks with no tummy trouble (my husband who did not drink the tea throughout the trip, was not so fortunate!). Am now drinking it on a regul
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