Wonky 92 Posted October 18, 2021 All parts of the holy basil plant act as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is a natural substance that helps your body adapt to stress and promotes mental balance. The concept of an adaptogen is a holistic approach. But scientific research shows that holy basil has pharmacological properties to help your mind cope with many types of stress. Human and animal studies saw reduced: stress sexual problems sleep problems forgetfulness exhaustion More info: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/basil-benefits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites