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Reviewer: SURE, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I have chronic general and performance anxiety, which was effecting my social and professional life to a large extent. I have not taken any prescription medicines knowing well the side effects, except for occasional use of beta blockers during social events and official presentations. I have tried homoeopathy and other alternate medicines to no effect whatsoever. I took Holy Basil not for the int
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Reviewer: earlylight, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I have been suffering with anxiety and depression. I have been taking St. John's Wort for the depression. I was given nerve/anxiety pills that made me feel too drugged to do anything. My local Healthfood store suggested adding Holy Basil to my St. John's Wort. (I also bought the Bach Flower Rescue Remedy). I HAVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD NATURALLY. I recommend this to everyone. Other people
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Reviewer: moe, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Reviewer: 19-24 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I started taking Holy Basil supplements (500 mg capsules) recently at the suggestion of a friend to help with stress. I take this after I get home from work, and it REALLY relaxes me. Seriously, this stuff works. I sleep like a comatose baby whenever I take it and wake up exceptionally refreshed. If you're on the fence, TRY IT!
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Reviewer: pmcgall64, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I have used this product for elevated levels of cortisol. This along with lemon balm, helped me after no relief from ashwaganda and other recommended natural products.
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