DescriptionCrab Basillucum Planet Ayurveda® is a dietary supplement with Holy Basil, or Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum), plant extract and Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit extract. It is an Ayurvedic formula for people who want to support mental balance, stress resilience, well-being, good sleep, breathing comfort and a deeper sense of inner stability in everyday life.Holy Basil is more understandable for many customers than the name Tulsi, so in this description we first speak about Holy Basil, while Tulsi is used as the Ayurvedic name of the plant. In India, Tulsi is traditionally regarded as one of the especially respected herbs, associated with prana, clarity, breathing, mental balance and the ability to maintain stability during periods of increased daily pressure.Holy Basil helps support optimal mental health and stress resilience. Tulsi has a calming effect that supports well-being and helps maintain good sleep. Therefore, Crab Basillucum fits well into the daily routine of people who experience increased emotional load, a tense work rhythm, seasonal fatigue, a need for breathing comfort or a wish to maintain stronger inner support.The name Crab Basillucum is used as the product name. The practical meaning of the product is clear through the main herb — Holy Basil / Tulsi — and its Ayurvedic logic: stress, sleep, breathing, prana, mental clarity, Kapha balance and inner stability. The product is not a medicine and is not intended to treat diseases.From the Ayurvedic point of view, Tulsi is a pungent, bitter, warming and light herb. Traditionally, it balances Vata and Kapha, but it may increase Pitta if a person is already in a state of pronounced heat, irritation or overload. Therefore, the dosha formula for this product is: Vata – Pitta Kapha –.Crab Basillucum Planet Ayurveda® contains 495 mg of Holy Basil plant extract 2:1 and 5 mg of Black Pepper fruit extract 6:1 in one capsule. This combination gives Tulsi as the main herb and Maricha as a small, sharper supporting component, which fits well into Ayurvedic formulas where clarity, Agni and the synergy of herbs are important.Why choose Crab Basillucum?The main herb in the formula is Holy Basil, known in Ayurveda as Tulsi.Contains 495 mg of Holy Basil plant extract 2:1 in one capsule.Contains 5 mg of Black Pepper fruit extract 6:1 in one capsule.Holy Basil helps support optimal mental health.Holy Basil helps support stress resilience.Tulsi has a calming effect and supports well-being.Tulsi helps maintain good sleep.Suitable for people who want to support mental balance, breathing comfort, prana and inner stability.In Ayurveda, Holy Basil is traditionally associated with clarity, Kapha balance and respiratory comfort.Dosha formula: Vata – Pitta Kapha –.500 mg of plant extracts in one capsule.60 plant-based capsules per package.For adults — 1 capsule per day.Capsule shell: plant-based microcrystalline cellulose.Free from artificial colours and flavourings, preservatives, sweeteners, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, gelatin and sodium.Manufactured in India, at the Planet Ayurveda® facility.Ayurvedic view of Holy Basil / TulsiIn Ayurveda, Tulsi, or Holy Basil, is one of the especially respected herbs. It is associated with prana, breathing, mental clarity, inner stability and the ability to maintain balance during seasonal and emotional load.The taste profile of Tulsi is pungent and bitter. Its qualities in Ayurveda are described as light, dry, sharp and warming. This character fits well where there is Kapha heaviness, mucus, sluggishness, respiratory load or a wish for greater clarity and lightness. At the same time, the warming character of Tulsi means that in cases of pronounced Pitta heat it should be used moderately.The dosha formula Vata – Pitta Kapha – means that Tulsi traditionally helps reduce excess Vata and Kapha, but may increase Pitta. In practical terms, this means that the product fits well in cooler, damp, heavy and slower periods, while people with pronounced Pitta heat, burning sensations or strong inner irritation should observe moderation.Holy Basil, stress and mental balanceCrab Basillucum is especially suitable for people looking for a herbal formula for mental balance and stress resilience. Holy Basil helps support optimal mental health and stress resilience, while its calming effect helps maintain well-being and good sleep.In modern everyday life, stress is often not one short event, but a constant background: work, family, information overload, insufficient sleep, seasonal fatigue and an irregular rhythm. In such a situation, Holy Basil can be a useful daily herb for people who want to complement their routine with calmer, clearer and more stable herbal support.Holy Basil and breathing comfortIn Ayurveda, Tulsi is often connected with prana and respiratory well-being. Its pungent, bitter and warming character fits well into the Kapha logic, where a lighter feeling, less heaviness and clearer breathing space are important.This description should not be understood as referring to the treatment of respiratory diseases. In practical product language, Crab Basillucum can be viewed as a daily dietary supplement for people who care about breathing comfort, mental balance, seasonal well-being and good sleep.Holy Basil and sleepTulsi has a calming effect, supports well-being and helps maintain good sleep. This aspect is especially important for people who experience tension, mental overload or difficulty switching from daytime activity to evening calm.Good sleep is one of the basic pillars in Ayurveda. Without sleep, it is harder for the body to maintain Ojas, mental stability, normal Agni and daily recovery. Crab Basillucum can be part of a broader evening and anti-stress approach where a regular daily rhythm, reducing screens in the evening, lighter food and sufficient rest are also important.Black Pepper, Maricha and bioavailabilityBlack Pepper (Piper nigrum) is known in Ayurveda as Maricha. It is a pungent, warming and Agni-activating herb that is often used in small amounts as a supporting component in different herbal formulas.In this product, the amount of Black Pepper extract is small — 5 mg in one capsule. It is not the main herb of the product, but an important auxiliary element in the logic of the formula. In Ayurveda, such components are understood as yogavahi — substances that help a formula become more “active”, fit better into the digestive process and work more harmoniously together with the main herb.In modern language, this principle can be explained through the concept of bioavailability — how well the body can use the substance taken internally. Therefore, Black Pepper has not been added here by chance: it complements the Holy Basil / Tulsi extract with a pungent, warming and penetration-supporting Ayurvedic character.The same idea is explained in more detail in our article about bioavailability: Bioavailability — why it matters what herbal products are taken with.Because Black Pepper has a warming character, people with pronounced Pitta heat, burning sensations, stomach sensitivity or a tendency toward mucosal irritation should use caution and should not exceed the recommended dose.Crab Basillucum and deeper daily herbal supportCrab Basillucum is not simply a “calming herb”. In Ayurveda, Tulsi is viewed more broadly — as a herb for prana, breathing, mental clarity, inner stability, Kapha balance and the body’s ability to maintain steadiness during more intense periods.This deeper idea of herbal support can be understood as daily care for the resilience of body and mind: sufficient sleep, stable Agni, clear breathing, a calmer mind, less heaviness and better ability to recover after load. The product is not intended to treat diseases, but it fits well into an Ayurvedic system of daily support.Crab Basillucum and daily routineCrab Basillucum fits best as part of a broader daily approach. It is not a product that replaces sleep, rest, balanced nutrition or reducing emotional load. However, it can be a useful addition for people who want to support mental balance, stress resilience, breathing comfort and a calmer evening state.It is especially relevant to consider this product during periods when daily life involves more stress, many contacts with people, seasonal load, changing weather, insufficient sleep or a need for greater inner stability. The logic of the product is not to “stimulate at any cost”, but to help the body maintain a clearer and more stable rhythm.What is Crab Basillucum often combined with?Crab Basillucum is often chosen together with other registered Planet Ayurveda® products when a broader approach is needed to stress, sleep, breathing comfort, seasonal well-being, immunity, Pitta-Kapha balance or digestive comfort.Calm Easy Planet Ayurveda® — an Ayurvedic herbal complex for nervous system calm, mental balance, periods of tension and evening routine.Brahmi Planet Ayurveda® — standardized Bacopa monnieri extract for concentration, mental clarity, learning and a calmer nervous system.Indian Echinacea Planet Ayurveda® — standardized Andrographis paniculata extract for maintaining the immune system, comfortable breathing, bitter taste and Pitta-Kapha balance.Giloy Organic Planet Ayurveda® — standardized Guduchi extract for natural defences, seasonal well-being, Pitta balance and the body’s inner resilience.Curcumin Organic Planet Ayurveda® — a softer daily turmeric product for digestive comfort, liver and bile well-being, seasonal well-being and Pitta balance.Crab Curcumin 95% Planet Ayurveda® — a concentrated turmeric extract with 95% curcuminoids and black pepper extract for people who are looking for a stronger curcumin form.When using several products at the same time, follow the daily dose indicated on the label of each product. If you use medication or have chronic sleep, nervous system, respiratory, stomach, liver, bile, autoimmune or other health conditions, consult a doctor or healthcare professional before use.Composition1 capsule contains:Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum) plant extract 2:1 — 495 mg.Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit extract 6:1 — 5 mg.Plant-based capsule shell: microcrystalline cellulose (E460).In one capsule: 500 mg of plant extracts.Package: 60 plant-based capsules.Capsule mass: 606.7 mg.Net mass: 36.4 g.UseRecommended daily dose for adults: 1 capsule per day.Directions for use: adults take 1 capsule per day.The product can be used for 8–10 weeks if there are no unwanted body reactions. Crab Basillucum is best used as part of a broader daily approach that includes balanced nutrition, sufficient water intake, a regular daily rhythm, quality sleep, rest, breathing comfort and reducing stress load.Quality and originProduct: dietary supplement with plant extracts.Form: plant-based capsules.Manufacturer: Planet Ayurveda®.Manufacturer’s address: #627 JLPL Industrial area, Sector-82, Mohali -140306, Punjab, India.Country of origin: India.Plant: Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum).Additional component: Black Pepper / Maricha (Piper nigrum).Package: 60 capsules.Capsule mass: 606.7 mg.Net mass: 36.4 g.Recommended dose: 1 capsule per day.Capsule shell: plant-based microcrystalline cellulose (E460).Free from: artificial colours and flavourings, preservatives, sweeteners, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, gelatin and sodium.Registration in LatviaThe product is registered in the PVD food supplement register under No. 19285.Planet Ayurveda® team noteCrab Basillucum is a Planet Ayurveda® plant extract complex with Tulsi, or Holy Basil, extract and a small amount of Black Pepper extract. We recommend viewing this product as a daily dietary supplement for mental balance, stress resilience, well-being, good sleep, breathing comfort and Vata-Kapha balance. The product is not a medicine and does not replace therapy prescribed by a doctor.StorageStore in a cool, dry and dark place, at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.WarningsDo not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use for children, pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any unwanted body reactions occur. Do not use a dietary supplement as a substitute for a complete and balanced diet. A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle are recommended. If you have pronounced Pitta heat, burning sensations, stomach sensitivity or use medication, consult a doctor or healthcare professional before use.Manufacturer and importerManufacturer: Planet Ayurveda®, #627 JLPL Industrial area, Sector-82, Mohali -140306, Punjab, India.Importer in Latvia: SIA “ETOLARS”, Mellužu iela 17-1, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia. Tel. 371 27080606. www.planetayurveda.lvInformation sourcesThe information sources below are provided as references to the product registration data, composition, Ayurvedic explanation, explanation of bioavailability, explanation of standardized extracts and health claims regulation.PVD food supplement register — Crab Basillucum Capsules, reg. No. 19285 — product name, composition, package, recommended dose, manufacturer and importer.Planet Ayurveda® — Tulsi / Ocimum sanctum — Ayurvedic explanation of Tulsi, its taste, qualities, dosha effect and traditional significance.Planet Ayurveda® Baltics — Bioavailability — explanation of bioavailability, yogavahi, anupana and sahapana in the use of Ayurvedic herbal formulas.Planet Ayurveda® — standardized extracts — explanation of the importance of standardized plant extracts in the quality of Planet Ayurveda® products.European Commission — EU Register of nutrition and health claims — the official EU source for checking authorised and non-authorised health claims under Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006.