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A clinical trial to study the effects of Tulsi (Holy basil) on immune status of healthy human subjects

Study of antimicrobial propeties and immunomodulatory effects of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) extract. Acronym: ImeT

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2009/091/000350
Enrollment
60
Registered
2009-11-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Tulsi extract (Ocimum sanctum Linn.): Tulsi extract 300mg (Capsule) OD for 28 days Control Intervention1: Placebo: Placebo 300 mg capsule OD 28 days

Sponsors

Immunomodulatory trial is sponsered by CCRAS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Apparently healthy, volunteers, adult males or females aged between 18 and 60 years of age with no chronic illness. Not on any regular medication for the last one month.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A history of coronary heart disease or stroke, HIV, TB, Diabetes any other chronic disease, pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Possible percentage change in the Th1 and Th2 cytokinesTimepoint: Pre and Post intervetion

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+, CD19+ AND CD16+CD56+Timepoint: Pre and Post intervention;Subjective well being questionaire (STAI-Y1& Y-2) Possible change in the clinical biochemical parameters such as Blood glucose (f), Creatinine, Blood Urea, Total cholestrol,HDL,LDL,Triglycerides, SGOP, SGPT,Na/K,Timepoint: Pre and Post intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. SC Mahapatra

AIIMS, New Delhi

scmahapatra@gmail.com01126593559

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026