BioStacks
Best Tulsi for Stress & Mood
Top 0 products ranked
Last reviewed May 2026
Clinical dose: 250–1200 mg
Why Tulsi for Stress & Mood
Tulsi plays a supporting role in stress & mood. Holy basil (Tulsi) is an adaptogenic herb from Ayurvedic medicine. Several RCTs show reductions in stress and anxiety symptoms, though study quality is mixed.
What dose to look for
Clinical studies typically use 250–1200 mg of tulsi. Leaf extract range from RCTs for stress and anxiety. Products below this range may not deliver meaningful results.
What the research says
Tulsi has moderate clinical evidence for stress & mood benefits. Several clinical trials show stress and anxiety reductions, though study quality is mixed Learn more
Clinical research on Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
MODERATE — Emerging RCTs, cortisol confirmed · 250–1,200 mg/day
- •2022 RCT (100 adults, 250 mg/day, 8 weeks): PSS improved (p=0.003), hair cortisol lower (p=0.025), acute stress buffered (cortisol p=0.001).
- •OciBest RCT (150 participants, 1,200 mg/day, 6 weeks): reduced stress symptom scores (p≤0.05).
- •2017 systematic review of 24 studies: all favorable — described as effective adaptogen for modern stresses.
- •Mechanism: inhibits CRH receptor-1, reduces cortisol/amylase, enhances serotonin/dopamine. Optimal forms: Holixer or OciBest (standardized).
We are still building rankings for Tulsi in the Stress & Mood category. Check back soon as we scan more products.