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Dont take Holy Basil if u have hypothyroid!

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I was considering holy basil for my high morn cortisol but have just read in my big Herbal Sourcebook that it "may inhibit thyroid function"!so think i give it a miss..

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Sirona

I should imagine if it did have any effect on thyroid it would be via lowering cortisol, so best avoided by those with low cortisol. I take HB for high morning cortisol, in tea form. Not seen any bad effects. I also take rhodiola which really helps.

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PinkNinja in reply toSirona

I was going to say the same thing :D I haven't taken it myself so I can't comment on personal experience but I agree with the explanation for suppressing thyroid function.

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Dannia in reply toSirona

I took HB for the exact same thing as Sirona and no problems whatsoever.

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Quaver in reply toSirona

Do you take rhodolia with thyroid meds?

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Caprice123

Wow, just taken Holy Basil and the results look promising. Had the best nights sleep for years and the following day my mind was as clear as a bell. I have Hashimotos, poor sleep, serious digestive problems and a neurological condition. I will report back in a weeks time.

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The_will_of_Jill

Thanks for sharing! I did not know this… And have been taking it from time to time on particularly stressful days

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The_will_of_Jill in reply toThe_will_of_Jill

I take Ashwagandha once a day before dinner and have been since August 1 and I love it!

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Rachel1958

An old post, i know. But I've been taking Holy Basil for a week now for high cortisol. And am feeling like a new woman!

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Nico101 in reply toRachel1958

I'm going to try it for high nighttime cortisol. Do you know how long before bed you need to take it.

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Rachel1958 in reply toNico101

I'm just using the dosage on my bottle.

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