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NEWSLETTER
The Meditative Basil
Stress in the Modern World
The word “stress” found its way into our language
about health as it was coined by Hens Selye, who
explained it to be a threat to homeostasis as a
“nonspecific response of the body to any demand.”
Acute stress, is short lived and helps us to get out of a
stressful situation, such as being chased by a bear.
While experiencing acute stress our body automatically
diverts resources and makes glucose and energy
available, while diverting energy away from
nonessential functions of digestion and repair. Acute
stress is the type of stress that we are more evolved to
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experience, as we are made to escape the threat in the
moment so we can rest, digest and rebuild the following
day.
There is another type of stress that is more prolonged
and unmanageable called chronic stress, which we know
is a contributor to poor health. When the body
encounters a stressor the hypothalamus-pituitary-axis
(HPA) is activated and releases cortisol. But first it
produces corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) from
the hypothalamus, which then stimulates the release of
adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) by binding with
corticotrophin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRF1) from
the anterior pituitary gland. In other words, the HPA-axis
is a complicated metabolic cascade that requires many
functioning parts.
Cortisol, which has been dubbed “the stress hormone”
plays an essential role for health in the body, but when it is
chronically released it can lead to imbalance. The body
experiences stress from both internal (body) stressors, and
also external emotional or cognitive stressors. Even
healthy people who are experiencing occasional stress can
experience common effects of stress from time to time,
such as occasional muscle tension and fatigue.
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…Enter Adaptogenic Herbs
In 1947, the term “adaptogen” was first coined by Russian
scientist Israel Brekhman, who outlined the following
criteria of how to classify herbs as adaptogens. They:
1.Are Nontoxic to the Consumer.
2.Produce a nonspecific response, including resistance to
multiple stressors.
3.Have a normalizing influence on physiology.
In a nutshell,adaptogenic herbs are botanicals that help
the body and/or mind adapt to stress.It turns out that
most of the world's traditional medicine systems have
adaptogens that play an important role in supporting
wellness. The most famous of the adaptogens is ginseng
(Panax ginseng),which has been shown to play a
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/
stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/
art-20050987
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normalizing role on the HPA axis by reducing the HPA
axis response to stress,specifically by reducing cortisol
and increasing enzymatic & non specific antioxidant
activity in response to stress.
Although we don’t fully understand the exact mechanism
of all adaptogens, this example of adaptogens exhibiting
modulating influences on the HPA axis has been
demonstrated repeatedly. For example, Ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera) has been found to lower cortisol
levels, Ashwagandha and Ginsing have both been found
to have buffering effects on the HPA axis, and Reishi
mushroom has been found to support adrenal gland
function.
Tulsi aka, Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum syn. O. sanctum)
has also been studied in both preclinical and human
clinical studies, and found to be supportive in people
experiencing occasional stress. Specifically, it has been
found to inhibit cortisol release and have an antagonistic
effect on CRF1 receptors, which could lead to a
modulating effect on the HPA axis. It has also been found
to support metabolic stress, cardiovascular health,
cognition, liver health, antioxidant support and have an
immunomodulatory effect.
The Herb with its Own Day of Celebration!
In India, this herb is considered so special that a day where
it is decorated for worship has been designated for its
reverence and celebration.Tulsi is one of the highly revered
Ayurvedic herbs, which is also known as an adaptogen. In
Ayurveda it is also traditionally classified as a “rasayana”,
which is an herb that brings long life and health.
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A Tulsi Mala:-
that brings long life and health.
In cuisine, mainly in India and Southeast Asia, Holy Basil is
enjoyed for its unique flavor, as well as its ‘food as
medicine’ benefits. It is enjoyed raw or cooked, and added
to dishes such as salads, stir fries, curries, or made into a
tea.
Tu ls i ad ds f la vo r to
many cuisines
In India, it is so revered that meditation or prayer beads
called “Tulsi Mala” are made from it, to be used either in
religious prayer or simply as a beautiful wearable reminder
of peace and calm.
In India the Tulsi celebration occurs annually on the 11th
bright day of the month of Karttika in the lunar calendar
and continues for five days concluding on the full moon
which falls in mid-October. This celebration is called 'Tulsi
Vivaha', and it kicks off the annual marriage season in
India.
Meditation & Ayurveda.
In Ayurveda Tulsi is used to reduce Kapha, as well as to
be mildly calming to Pitta and Vata. Tulsi is consumed
widely to promote health and wellness, but also to
enhance meditation. Tulsi is traditionally used for its
immunomodulating actions, such as for respiratory health
and strengthening the body, calming actions, and for
supporting blood sugar and metabolic health.
As Tulsi is traditionally used in spirituality in India, it is
used to increase piety and meditation, as well as to
protect and purify, and for this reason it is very common
to find it grown as a spiritual aid not only in temples but
in a revered location outside people’s homes. When
people are in the dying process, Tulsi is also given in
water to help the ascendence and sooth the transition of
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the soul.
In modern day and global uses, it is no coincidence this herb
which has such a revered position in Indian culture and
spirituality has now been confirmed as an adaptogen, and to
have exhibited anti-stress properties in preclinical and clinical
studies.
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Kerry Hughes,MSc.,The Ethnobotanical Explorer,
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