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Reviewer: Chrysalis, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I was introduced to Holy Basil by my acupuncturist. She recommended it for my depression. I was skeptical as I had tried other herbs before without much success. Two weeks later I was feeling much better. I ran out for 4 days and my mood plummeted. I was once again sobbing in the shower and pulling screaming mimi's. Three days back on and I felt much better again. It is as effective for me as
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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MY asthma and allergies have been getting the better of me lately after a long hiatus. I live in the Central Valley of CA. Got some Holy Basil pills from the Indian market and after about five days of taking the directed dose had a reaction! I don't know if it was fillers in the pills or the Holy Basil itself, but sometimes people who have a lot of allergies should be cautious when taking some
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I heard it helps in weight loss
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Reviewer: annwyy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I have suffered from chronic bronchitis every spring, triggered by allergy, for several years and getting worse each year. Since February (I live in South California) I was severely congested in the chest and it was very difficult to cough our the thick mucus. Mucinex helped to dilute the mucus but it upset my stomach. I was also using Flonaise and Symbicort everyday since February. I was also
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I tried holy basil to help me sleep which it did, but it also completely calmed my whole body down. No anxiety now, stopped feeling on the edge with my kids and no more yelling. I feel like my old self again and totally at peace....all because of the holy basil!!!!
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